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Use LCM before simplifying fractions

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Sir, why do we take LCM before adding unlike fractions?

09:42 AM
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Because unlike denominators represent different parts. LCM converts them to equal-sized parts first.

09:43 AM

I tried exercise 5.2, question 8. Is this working correct?

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09:45 AM
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Your second step is correct. Check the final simplification.

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09:48 AM
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Attached the solved method as PDF.

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09:49 AM