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when I add or subtract fractions first I must convert the denominators so they are common. Then I can add or subtract the?

User Sthiers
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Yes and the denominator will stay the same...for example: 8/10 + 1/10 = 9/10
User Gary Russell
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Numerators.

Remember you have to convert the numerators as well.

Example:- 2/3 + 1/6

LCD = 6

2/3 becomes 2/3 * 2/2 = 4/6

4/6 + 1/6 = 5/6.

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