Should be formatted microSDHC cards?

I just bought a 16 GB SanDisk microSD card (this is my 3rd) and I couldn't remember if I already formatted the other 2 cards or not. I thought that now is the right time to ask if the formatting of these cards are a best practice.

Thank you.

Generally not unless you have a problem. They come pre formatted.

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