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[–] zifk@sh.itjust.works 22 points 1 month ago (2 children)

that's not how addition works

[–] Aurenkin@sh.itjust.works 21 points 1 month ago
(1/2) = (1/2)

(1/2) = (1 + 1 / 2 + 1)

(1/2) = (2/3)

QED
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[–] nul9o9@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago

The statement is too broad. You can only multiply the numerator and denominator to keep it the same if I remember correctly.

1/2 + 1/4 = x
(1×2)/(2x2)  + 1/4 = x
2/4 + 1/4 = x
3/4 = x