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 simplify a fraction?

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

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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, then convert each fraction, and finally add the numerators.

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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, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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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 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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the first step in dividing fractions?

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The first step in dividing fractions is to multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/3?

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The sum of 1/2 and 1/3 is 5/6 after finding a common denominator.