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wlad13 [49]
3 years ago
13

In general, why is a common denominator necessary to add and subtract fractions?

Mathematics
2 answers:
gogolik [260]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

makes it easier.

Lera25 [3.4K]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The denominator of a fraction tells you the relative size of the pieces. ... Therefore, the reason fractions need a common denominator before adding or subtracting is so that the numbers of pieces you are adding/subtracting are all the same size.

Step-by-step explanation:

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