OPERATIONS ON FRACTIONS

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, convert them if necessary, and then subtract the numerators while keeping the common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than its denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you find the sum of two fractions?

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To find the sum of two fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, add the numerators, and simplify the result if necessary.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the formula for finding the difference between two fractions?

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The formula for finding the difference between two fractions is: (a/b) - (c/d) = (ad - bc) / (bd), where a/b and c/d are the fractions.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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What is a common factor?

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A common factor is a number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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CCSS.4.OA.B.4