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Do you find a common denominator for dividing fractions?

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  1. yes alot of times you do
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How do you find common denominators with dividing fractions?

When you're dividing fractions ... or multiplying thrm ... they don't need to have the same denominator.


How do you put different fractions in increasing order?

Option 1: Find a common denominator for the two fractions. It need not be the least common denominator; for example, for two fractions, if you just multiply the two denominators, you get a common denominator. Convert all the fractions to the common denominator. Then you can compare. Option 2: Convert each fraction to decimal, by dividing the numerator by the denominator. Then you can compare the decimals.


Find a common denominator for the pair of fractions. Then, write equivalent fractions with the common denominator?

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How do you get a common denominator for subtracting fractions?

you gotta find tyhe width of they nile river and substiture into the cosine rule before dividing by the velocity of the amazon rainforest


Why do you have to find a common denominator?

Addition or subtraction of fractions require "like" fractions: that is, fractions with the same denominator.


When you divide fractions with same denominator can you find the quotient by dividing the numerators?

Yes, you can.


How do you add or subtract dissimilar fractions?

You first convert them to similar fractions, i.e., to fractions that have the same denominator.* Step one: find a common denominator.* Step two: convert both fractions to equivalent fractions that have that denominator.


Is it always necessary to find the least common denominator to compare the sizes of fractions?

When comparing fractions you must find a common denominator; by finding the least common denominator it will keep the numbers (numerators and denominator) smaller .


When you are multiplying fractions do you find the common denominator?

no


How do you order fractions from least to greatist?

Two ways: You can find a common denominator, convert them to equivalent fractions and line up the numerators or you can convert them to decimals by dividing the denominator into the numerator and line them up numerically. The second way is easier.


How do you add improper fractions if the denominator can't multiply into the other denominator?

You Ned to find a larger common denominator or multiply the denominators to gain a common denominator.


Where is a denominator used?

Many places, but a common one is in adding fractions where we find a common denominator.