SOLUTION: when adding multiple fractions, with different denominator, can the fractions be reduced before finding the lcd?

SOLUTION: when adding multiple fractions, with different denominator, can the fractions be reduced before finding the lcd?

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Question 259957: when adding multiple fractions, with different denominator, can the fractions be reduced before finding the lcd?
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yes
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