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You can either simplify then add or add then simplify your answer
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Kris Bruce
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Can you simplify fractions when adding?
Yes but they all must have the same common denominator
Why do fractions need to have a common denominator before subtracting or adding?
Because if there's no common denominator it'll be hard to simplify. And will cause you to get a headache.
Why do you need to simplify fraction?
because when we simplify fractions it will give you the correct answer and that is the rule.
What is the trick when adding fractions?
The trick to adding fractions is three simple steps. First, make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same. Secondly, add the top numbers (the numerators), put the answer over the denominator. Finally, simplify the fraction if need be.
Do you always simplify fractions?
not always,only when you need to
When adding fractions with like denominators how do you convert?
When adding fractions with like denominators, add the numerators together and put the result over the denominator. Simplify if possible.
Can you simplify fractions when adding?
Yes but they all must have the same common denominator
Why do fractions need to have a common denominator before subtracting or adding?
Because if there's no common denominator it'll be hard to simplify. And will cause you to get a headache.
Adding unlike fractions?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator. Then add and simplify.
How is adding like fractions and adding unlike fractions the same?
If the denominators are not the same, then you have to use equivalent fractions which do have a common denominator . To do this, you need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the two denominators. To add fractions with unlike denominators, rename the fractions with a common denominator. Then add and simplify.
Why do you need to simplify fraction?
because when we simplify fractions it will give you the correct answer and that is the rule.
What is the trick when adding fractions?
The trick to adding fractions is three simple steps. First, make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same. Secondly, add the top numbers (the numerators), put the answer over the denominator. Finally, simplify the fraction if need be.
Do you always simplify fractions?
not always,only when you need to
How do you add improper fractions?
If the denominators are different, find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible. If the denominators are the same, skip the conversion, proceed with adding the numerators, put that total over the denominator, simplify if possible.
What kind of problems you need to find the GCF?
When you are trying to simplify fractions.
How is subtracting fractions like adding fractions?
You need a common denominator for both.
Do you have to change the denominators when multiplying fractions?
No. To multiple fractions multiple the numerators together and multiply the denominators together and simplify (by dividing both numerator and denominator of the result by common factors until the only common factor is 1). The denominators only need to be the same when adding or subtracting fractions.
