It is less straightforward to picture the answer to this addition because the denominators (bottom numbers) are different. You can only add and subtract fractions when the bottom numbers, or ...
Have you ever tried to add or subtract fractions that have different denominators? It’s tricky, right? Join Ms. Susanna Post in this lesson to learn how to solve these types of challenging problems!
Fractions, often perceived as daunting, become manageable with the right approach. Addition and subtraction require finding a common denominator, while multiplication involves directly multiplying ...
Write the numbers in a vertical list, lining up the decimal points. If the numbers have a different amount of digits, there may be some gaps in the columns. Fill in any gaps with a zero so that each ...