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You multiply the fractions until the denominators are equal. Then, you subtract.

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What are the rules for adding fractions?

Ensure that the denominators are the same when adding or subtracting fractions.


What are the rules for adding subtracting multiplying and dividing fractions?

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What is the definition of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

What is the definition of Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions


What are the rules in subtracting similar fraction?

If the denominators are the same (which is what I understand by "similar fractions"), just subtract the numerators (the upper part).


What you called when you subtract two fractions?

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What does subtracting fractions mean?

It means you have to subtract fractions.


What are the Rules of adding and subtracting dissimilar fractions?

If their denominators are different then find their lowest common denominator by means of their lowest common multiple remembering to adjust their numerators accordingly before adding or subtracting.


What types of problems can be solved using the the LCM?

Anything having to do with adding or subtracting unlike fractions.


Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions Explain with examples why this is necessary?

Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions. Explain with examples why this is necessary.


Who invented adding and subtracting fractions?

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Do you need a common denominator when subtracting fractions?

yes you should use a common denominator when subtracting with fractions, it makes it much easier.


How are adding and subtracting fractions similar?

Subtracting a fraction is the same as adding its negative.