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Feb05

## Adding and Subtracting Fractions: Why Do They Need the Same Denominator?

Today we’re going to find out why, when we’re adding and subtracting fractions, they need to have the same denominator. If you didn’t already know, when we’re adding and subtracting fractions, they must be homogeneous. You can read more about homogeneous and heterogeneous fractions in this post. It’s really easy to understand using visual aids, which we’ll take […]

Jan05

## Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Fractions

In today’s post we’re going to introduce a very important concept related to solving operations with fractions: homogeneous and heterogeneous fractions. To start off, we’re going to go over the the terms that make up a fraction.The term that indicates the number of parts we divide the unit into is called the DENOMINATOR. The term that […]

Dec18

## Equivalent Fraction and Simplified Fraction

In today’s post we’re going to find out what a simplified fraction is, how to simplify fractions and what equivalent fractions and irreductible fractions are. We need to start by understanding that there are fractions that look different, but represent the same amount. For example: let’s take the case of this fraction, four eighths. When […]