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How does computer technology add fractions with different denominators?
A desktop calculator will typically work using a fixed precision floating point format. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floating-point_arithmetic.matqkks said:How does computer technology add fractions with different denominators?
Calculators use a process called fraction addition algorithm to add fractions with different denominators. This algorithm involves finding the lowest common denominator (LCD) of the fractions, converting both fractions to equivalent fractions with the LCD as the denominator, and then adding the numerators together.
Yes, calculators can add mixed numbers with different denominators by first converting the mixed numbers to improper fractions, then using the fraction addition algorithm to add them together.
No, calculators do not automatically reduce fractions to simplest form when adding. It is important to reduce the fractions yourself after adding if needed.
Calculators may give a decimal answer when adding fractions because the result may not be a whole number or a fraction with a simpler form. In this case, the calculator will give a decimal approximation of the exact answer.
No, there is no specific order to add fractions with different denominators on a calculator. However, it is important to make sure that both fractions have the same denominator before adding them together.