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when adding like fractions, why are the numerators added but not the denominators? When are equivalent fractions used when adding two like fractions

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User Bentford
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the denominators are added only when they are the same, if not you need to find the least common multiple so you can change the fraction to one with the same denominators.

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User Segun
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Answer: When the denominators are the same they don't need to be added together.

Explanation:

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User Gpanders
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