How to Add and Subtract Fractions in Algebra

In algebra, adding and subtracting fractions is easy when you find the common denominator. This video shows you how to convert fractions for the common denominator. After you determine the common denominator, you can add and subtract fractions, including story problems, with ease.

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Posted by laura MARCH 27, 2009 | 08:27AM
very understandable but at the same time its a bit confusing!! good jo!!

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Posted by denz MARCH 29, 2009 | 02:13AM
good but to long. try the website www.mathatube.com they have many more videos on fractions.

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Posted by Mr Oliver APRIL 14, 2009 | 05:39PM
I just wanna thank u for helping me to further understand fractions.

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Posted by bj MAY 27, 2009 | 00:33AM
how do u reduce 6/24?

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Posted by Lord Chubby JUNE 15, 2009 | 06:22PM
thnk u so much!!!! i hav a math final 2morrow and cudnt remember this!!!!

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Posted by jcv DECEMBER 04, 2009 | 11:56AM
@ bj: 6/24 = 1/4. because 24 is a multiple of 6 therefore you could reduce the terms in the fraction. hope that helps.

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