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 multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, 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 result of 1/2 * 1/3?

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1/2 * 1/3 = 1/6.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, find a common denominator, and then add. Convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the sum of 1 1/2 + 2 1/4?

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1 1/2 + 2 1/4 = 3 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators. For example, (a/b) - (c/d) = (a*d - b*c)/(b*d).

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

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

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. For example, (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c).

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What is 5 ÷ 1/5?

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5 ÷ 1/5 = 5 * 5/1 = 25.

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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 add or subtract them.