Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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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 denominator (LCD)?

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

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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.

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What is the rule for multiplying fractions?

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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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 and express the remainder as a fraction.