Math 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, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 when its numerator is larger than its 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 larger than or equal to its denominator.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you simply add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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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 the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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 2 1/2.

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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 the process for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (the second fraction).

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What is a reciprocal?

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A reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.