Nataliya D. answered 07/01/13
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We can add or subtract fractions only with the same denominators.
If denominators are different, first, we have to find the least common denominator (LCD).
In our case 67 and 89 are prime numbers, therefor
LCD(67, 89) = 67 × 89 = 5963
If we multiply denominator by some number, we must multiply numerator by the same number.
45 * 89 77 * 67
————— + ————— =
5963 5963
4005 5159
———— + ———— =
5963 5963
4005 + 5159
——————— =
5963
9164 3201
——— = 1 ———
5963 5963
Gene G.
07/01/13