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To add or subtract fractions, they need to have the same denominator.
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Before we can evaluate a sum or difference involving mixed numbers, the mixed numbers must first be rewritten as fractions.
| a bc | a* c+b/c | Simplify |
|---|---|---|
| 8 34 | 8* 4+3/4 | 35/4 |
| 4 56 | 4* 6+5/6 | 29/6 |
In this exercise, we have two fractions with different denominators.
a/b=a * 3/b * 3
a/b=a * 2/b * 2
Multiply
Now that we have a common denominator, we can proceed to simplifying the expression.
Subtract fractions
Write as a sum
Split into factors
Write fraction as a mixed number