The secret to adding and subtracting fractions is finding the least common denominator. For example: 1/5 + 3/10 The smallest integer that is divisible by 5 and 10 is 10. 5*2=10 and and 10*1=10 We multiply each fraction by 10/10: 1/5*10/10 + 3/10*10/10 = 2/10 + 3/10 = 5/10 = 1/2
Subtracting a fraction is the same as adding its negative.
When adding or subtracting fractions their denominators must be the same
Ensure that the denominators are the same when adding or subtracting fractions.
Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions. Explain with examples why this is necessary.
They have to have the same denominator.
What is the definition of Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions
Subtracting a fraction is the same as adding its negative.
Anything having to do with adding or subtracting unlike fractions.
When adding or subtracting fractions their denominators must be the same
Ensure that the denominators are the same when adding or subtracting fractions.
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Before adding or subtracting two fractions they are converted into like fractions. Explain with examples why this is necessary.
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I learned to always change the denominators before adding or subtracting the numerators. You must always have a common denominator before adding or subtracting.
You need a common denominator for both.
They have to have the same denominator.
A Common Denominator