Fraction Operations

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

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

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/5 + 2/5 = (1+2)/5 = 3/5.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators. For example, 1/3 + 1/6 = 2/6 + 1/6 = 3/6 = 1/2.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 3/4?

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2/3 * 3/4 = (2*3)/(3*4) = 6/12 = 1/2.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, a/b * c/d = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/4?

Back

3/4 - 1/4 = (3-1)/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators. For example, 1/2 - 1/4 = 2/4 - 1/4 = 1/4.