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suppose two different fractions with the same denominators are both less than 1 Can their sum equal 1? can their sum be greater than 1

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greater than 1 bcause thier denomiter is less than 1

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The denominator of a fraction is its bottom number.

Can two fractions with the same denominator add to equal 1?
Yes. Take ¾ + ¼ for example.

Can two fractions with the same denominator add to equal more than 1?
Yes again. Take ¾ + ½ for example.
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