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Yes. You need common denominators if you want to:

  • Add fractions
  • Subtract fractions
  • Compare fractions ("which is larger?")

You do not need common denominators to multiply or divide fractions. Thus, in the case of fractions, multiplication and division is actually easier than addition and subtraction.

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