SOLUTION: why don't we need a common denominator when multiplying fractions or dividing fraction

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Question 1149698: why don't we need a common denominator when multiplying fractions or dividing fraction
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why don't we need a common denominator when multiplying fractions or dividing fraction
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Because.

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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When you eat soup, you use a spoon.

When you eat beef, you use a fork.

For different operations, you use different tools.

Same is here.


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Do you ask yourself, why you use a spoon when you eat soup ?