+/- Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 the least common multiple (LCM)?

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

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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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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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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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.

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What is the process for finding a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, determine the least common multiple of the denominators of the fractions being added or subtracted.