Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, & Dividing 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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What does it mean to find a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator means identifying a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the first step in adding ⅘ + ½?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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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 convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the quotient of 6/10 ÷ 2/5?

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The quotient is 3/5.

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True or False: You need common denominators when multiplying fractions.

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False.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.