Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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(Choose one that is true) When you add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators you..

• Find the greatest common factor to change your denominator

• Change the denominator by picking a random number then divide

• Find the least common multiple to change your denominator

• none of these are true

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Which one is true

• You only simplify when you add fractions

• You simplify all the time unless the fraction is already simplified

• You only simplify when you subtract fractions

What is the the next step to finding this answer?

• Add the numerators (1+1=2)
• Multiply 12 X 1 for both fractions to find a new numerator
  
• Multiply to find each new numerator by the multiple used to get 12. (3 X1) (4 X 1)
• This is a mistake, you don't need to convert to twelfths

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