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Note: numerator is the top part of the fraction, denominator is the bottom part.
1) Find a common denominator. It may be the least common denominator, but it need not be; just multiplying the denominators also gives you a common denominator, not necessarily the smallest one.
2) Convert each fraction so that it has this common denominator. This means multiplying numerator and denominator by the same number.
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What is the definition of similar and dissimilar fractions?
similar fraction is the same denominator and dissimilar fraction is cannot the same denominators
What is similar fraction and disimilar fractions?
Similar fractions have the same denominator, dissimilar ones don't.
Adding dissimilar fractions and whole numbers?
1. change the dissimilar fractions to similar fractions by getting the L.C.D or the least common denominator. 2. add the whole numbers and write down the given denominator. 3. reduce the answer to lowest term if possible.
How do you add the dissimilar fraction?
You have to convert them to equivalent similar fractions (fractions with the same denominator) first.
When do we say fractions are similar or dissimilar?
When their denominators are the same or different numbers.
