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When adding fractions with the same denominators, what do we do?
When adding fractions with the same denominators, what do we do?
- Multiply the numerators and denominators together
- Simply add or subtract the numerators and place the result over the common denominator (correct)
- Add the denominators together
- Subtract the numerators and place the result over the common denominator
What is the first step when adding fractions with different denominators?
What is the first step when adding fractions with different denominators?
- Subtract the numerators directly
- Find equivalent fractions with the same denominators (correct)
- Add the fractions directly
- Multiply the denominators together
What should be done if an equation calls for adding a negative fraction?
What should be done if an equation calls for adding a negative fraction?
- Rewrite the equation as subtracting a positive fraction (correct)
- Subtract the fraction from 1
- Multiply the fraction by -1 before adding
- Ignore the negative sign and add the fraction normally
What is the result when adding fractions with unlike denominators and then simplifying?
What is the result when adding fractions with unlike denominators and then simplifying?
How many fractions can be added or subtracted at a time using the provided calculator?
How many fractions can be added or subtracted at a time using the provided calculator?
Two fractions are equivalent if they have the same ______
Two fractions are equivalent if they have the same ______
Since $5$ and $6$ have no common factors, the fraction $\Large\frac{5}{6}$ cannot be ______
Since $5$ and $6$ have no common factors, the fraction $\Large\frac{5}{6}$ cannot be ______
To add or subtract fractions with different denominators, we first must write them as equivalent fractions having the same ______
To add or subtract fractions with different denominators, we first must write them as equivalent fractions having the same ______
We only use the denominators of the fractions, not the numerators, when finding the ______
We only use the denominators of the fractions, not the numerators, when finding the ______
Once we have converted two fractions to equivalent forms with common denominators, we can add or subtract them by adding or subtracting the ______
Once we have converted two fractions to equivalent forms with common denominators, we can add or subtract them by adding or subtracting the ______
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