Do You Add Denominators?

Do You Add Denominators?

To add fractions there are Three Simple Steps:
Step 1: Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same. Step 2: Add the top numbers (the numerators), put that answer over the denominator. Step 3: Simplify the fraction (if possible)

Why denominators are not added?

When adding fractions, why don't you add the denominators? A denominator indicates how many equal pieces make one unit. If you add the denominators when adding fractions, the new denominator won't describe how many equal pieces are in one unit.

Do you add the denominator when adding fractions?

To add fractions there are Three Simple Steps:

Step 1: Make sure the bottom numbers (the denominators) are the same. Step 2: Add the top numbers (the numerators), put that answer over the denominator. Step 3: Simplify the fraction (if possible)

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