Yes, 'fractions' with different numerators can be added, but not with different denominators. In the case where you have different denominators, you must find the LCM (lowest common multiple).
just find a common denominator and add the two numerators together then add the whole numbers
No. Convert them to like denominators and add the numerators.
To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, which is usually the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. Then, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with this common denominator by adjusting the numerators accordingly. Finally, add the numerators together while keeping the common denominator, and simplify the result if possible.
Numerators
Similar fractions occurs when the denominator or the bottom numbers are the same. In this case, adding similar fractions requires you to add the numerators; the top numbers together, and to keep the denominator the same. An example would be to add 2/8 and 5/8 equals 7/8.
If the denominator is the same, you just add the numerators - just as with plain numbers.
just find a common denominator and add the two numerators together then add the whole numbers
No. Convert them to like denominators and add the numerators.
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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, which is usually the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. Then, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with this common denominator by adjusting the numerators accordingly. Finally, add the numerators together while keeping the common denominator, and simplify the result if possible.
2 mixed numbers can only be a whole when the 2 numerators add up to the number
You first add the numerators then take the denominator to the bottom of the sum of the numerators.
Numerators
Similar fractions occurs when the denominator or the bottom numbers are the same. In this case, adding similar fractions requires you to add the numerators; the top numbers together, and to keep the denominator the same. An example would be to add 2/8 and 5/8 equals 7/8.
There are 3 Simple Steps to add fractions:Step 1: Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same.Step 2: Add the top numbers (the numerators). Put the answer over the same denominator.Step 3: Simplify the fraction (if needed).
To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, which is typically the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. Next, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with this common denominator by adjusting the numerators accordingly. Finally, add the numerators of the converted fractions while keeping the common denominator, and simplify if necessary.
You add or subtract only the numerators