Mastering Fraction Operations Flashcard

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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.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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What is the result of multiplying \( \frac{5}{3} \) and \( \frac{9}{4} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{45}{12} \).

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How do you subtract one fraction from another?

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To subtract fractions, first find a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is the result of subtracting \( \frac{5}{6} \) from \( \frac{7}{8} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{1}{24} \).

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How do you add two fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the result of adding \( \frac{3}{4} \) and \( \frac{2}{3} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{13}{12} \).

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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 perform addition or subtraction.

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How do you express a fraction as an improper fraction?

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To express a fraction as an improper fraction, ensure the numerator is greater than the denominator, if necessary, convert a mixed number.

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What is the result of subtracting \( \frac{4}{9} \) from \( \frac{5}{6} \)?

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The result is \( \frac{11}{18} \).