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What is the definition of unlike fractions?
That simply means that the fractions have different denominators. Such fractions cannot be directly added, subtracted, or compared; you have to convert them to a common denominator first.
What happens when you have two fractions that have the same denominator?
Nothing actually happens. You are now in a position where the fractions may be added or subtracted more easily but that is all.
Why can't fractions with two different denominators be added or subtracted?
Because God made it so O.o
How do you change fractions into like terms?
When the denominators of two or more fractions are the SAME, then they can be added or subtracted directly. An easy way is to multiply each denominator by the other (along with its corresponding numerator).
How do you find LCD in fraction?
By finding the lowest common multiple of the fractions with different denomiators that need to be added or subtracted
Fractions can be added and subtracted only if they're fractions?
We can only add or subtract fractions if they have the same denominators
Fractions can be added and subtracted only if they're what fractions?
like, common denominator
Why do you convert unlike fractions?
Unlike fractions have denominators that are unequal, and therefore cannot be added or subtracted. If two fractions need to be added or subtracted they must first be converted to like fractions.
What is the definition of unlike fractions?
That simply means that the fractions have different denominators. Such fractions cannot be directly added, subtracted, or compared; you have to convert them to a common denominator first.
What is the requirement to add or to subtract fractions?
The denominator (bottom number) must be the same for all the fractions being added or subtracted together.
What happens when you have two fractions that have the same denominator?
Nothing actually happens. You are now in a position where the fractions may be added or subtracted more easily but that is all.
LCD of two or more fractions mean?
LCD is the Lowest Common Denominator which is the lowest number into which the denominators of all the fractions will each divide exactly. Each of the fractions can then be converted to an equivalent fraction with the new denominator which then allows the fractions to be added and/or subtracted.
Why can't fractions with two different denominators be added or subtracted?
Because God made it so O.o
Adding and subtracting unlike denominators?
Fractions can only be added or subtracted if the denominators are the same. If the denominators are different, then the fractions need to be made into equivalent fractions with the same denominator. The new denominator can be found simply by multiplying the denominators together, but this can lead to some large fractions with which to work. A better new denominator is the lowest common multiple of (all the) denominators. (Once the new denominator is found, the fractions' new numerators are found by multiplying their current numerator by the new denominator divided by their current denominator to make their equivalent fractions with the new denominator.) Once all the fractions are converted into equivalent fractions with the new denominator then the fractions can be added or subtracted, with the result being simplified (if possible).
How do you change fractions into like terms?
When the denominators of two or more fractions are the SAME, then they can be added or subtracted directly. An easy way is to multiply each denominator by the other (along with its corresponding numerator).
How do you find LCD in fraction?
By finding the lowest common multiple of the fractions with different denomiators that need to be added or subtracted
Fraction and mix numbers?
Fractions and mixed numbers are numbers that can be added, multiplied, divided and subtracted. This is taught in math.
