Fractions

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 4/9.

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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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 36/4.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What does the symbol '>' represent in fractions?

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The symbol '>' indicates that the fraction on the left is greater than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' represent in fractions?

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The symbol '<' indicates that the fraction on the left is less than the fraction on the right.

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What is the process for adding unlike fractions?

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To add unlike fractions, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting unlike fractions?

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To subtract unlike fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.