Make the fractions equivalent then subtract
You have to convert them to equivalent similar fractions (fractions with the same denominator) first.
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
In fractions, you can NEVER add or subtract
To subtract dissimilar fractions, first find a common denominator for the fractions. This involves determining the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. Once you have the common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator. Finally, subtract the numerators of the adjusted fractions while keeping the common denominator, and simplify the result if possible.
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
What is the answer for 8 1/3 - 5 2/6
it stay the same when you subtract fractions and when you add fractions.
You first convert them to similar fractions, i.e., to fractions that have the same denominator.* Step one: find a common denominator.* Step two: convert both fractions to equivalent fractions that have that denominator.
I assume you mean, with different denominators. If you want to add the fractions, subtract them, or compare them (determine which one is greater), you have to convert them to similar fractions (fractions with the same denominator) first. Converting to similar fractions is not necessary, and usually doesn't even help, if you want to multiply or divide fractions.
Dissimilar fractions are fractions that have different denominators.
You have to convert them to equivalent similar fractions (fractions with the same denominator) first.
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
In fractions, you can NEVER add or subtract
Because you can't add or subtract fractions that have different denominators. Making them like fractions, by multiplying so the denominators are the same, you can add and/or subtract them.
Numerators
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By finding the lowest common multiple of the denominators.