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How to add fractions having similar numerators but different denominators?
The first step, to add, subtract, or compare fractions, is always to convert the fractions to equivalent fractions, that all have the same denominator. You can use one of several techniques to get the LEAST common denominator, or simply multiply the two denominators to get a common denominator (which in this case may, or may not, be the smallest common denominator).
How do you add two fractions with the same denominator?
numerators you add, denominators you leave it the same
Why is it inaccurate to simplify add the numerators if two fractions with unlike denominator?
Because that is not how addition of fractions is defined.
When asked to find the sum of two mixed numbers with different denominators you should before you add.?
convert both to numbers with lowest common denominator then add
How do subtract two fractions with different denominator?
First find the lowest common denominator and then adjust the fractions accordingly before subtracting the numerators
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