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No but the denominators must be the same and you just add the numerators. If the denominators are different and you have to find which is greater you have to find a denominator that both numbers can multiply into. For example, 5/6 and 3/12 will be our fractions. 6 times to equals 12. Since 12 is the other denominator 3/12 stays the same. Thats the only time you can change the denominator.
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When you add fractions do you add the denominator to?
No.
When you add fractions do they have to have the same denominator?
Yes you have to add with the same denominator. when ever you do fractions they have to have the same denominator no matter what. So thats a yes
How do you add fractions with same numerator?
if it has a denominator
Why do you need a common denominator with fractions?
You can add or subtract fractions only if they are "like" fractions, that is, only if they have the same denominator - unless you know your fractions really well.
How do I add improper fractions?
Change them into mixed numbers and add the integers and fractions together ensuring that the fractions have a common denominator.
