no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
If the fractions have the same denominator, add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible. If the fractions have different denominators, find the LCM of the denominators and convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with like denominators. Then add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible.
The same as with positive ones. Make sure they have the same denominator and add or subtract their numerators.
just change the fration with the smallest denominator and add or subtract the way you always do.
because it would be diffcult to understand.[you don't add or subtract the demonters]
no, to add and subtract like and unlike fractions the denominator has to be the same,
it stay the same when you subtract fractions and when you add fractions.
Just simply add/subtract the numerators then copy the denominator.
You need a common denominator in order to add or subtract fractions.
If the fractions have the same denominator, add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible. If the fractions have different denominators, find the LCM of the denominators and convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with like denominators. Then add and subtract the numerators as if the denominators weren't there and put the result over that denominator. Reduce if possible.
You need to find the common denominator in order to add or subtract them. You can only add or subtract "like things" and by finding a common denominator you make both rational expressions into things that can be added or subtracted.
The same as with positive ones. Make sure they have the same denominator and add or subtract their numerators.
Because addition and subtraction are defined in terms of like terms.
just change the fration with the smallest denominator and add or subtract the way you always do.
because it would be diffcult to understand.[you don't add or subtract the demonters]
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.
Assuming that these "like" fractions have common denominators, to add or subtract them, simply add or subtract their numerators (numbers on top of the fraction), then put that answer over the like denominator. Example: 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7 Example: 3/8 - 2/8 = 1/8