Fraction Operations

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

To subtract mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, perform the subtraction, and then convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

The product of two fractions is found by multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

Expressing a fraction in lowest terms means reducing it so that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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.

The quotient of two fractions is found by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.