Multiplying & Dividing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

Front

How do you multiply fractions?

Back

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.

Front

How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

Back

To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

Front

How do you divide fractions?

Back

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or subtract fractions.

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator (LCD), convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the LCD, and then add the numerators.

Front

What is a proper fraction?

Back