Prealgebra (7th Edition)

by Martin-Gay, Elayn

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0321955048

ISBN 13: 978-0-32195-504-3

Chapter 4 - Section 4.5 - Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 272: 1

Answer

equivalent least common denominator

Work Step by Step

To add or subtract fractions they must have the same denominator. We use the least common denominator to keep the fractions as simple as possible.

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