Fraction Operations

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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 have unlike denominators?

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Unlike denominators are denominators that are not the same. You cannot directly add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators without finding a common denominator.

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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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, such as 9/4.

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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, (2/3) * (3/4) = 6/12.

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What is the product of 1/2 and 3/4?

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The product of 1/2 and 3/4 is 3/8.

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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, (1/2) ÷ (3/4) = (1/2) * (4/3) = 4/6 = 2/3.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step in adding fractions is to find a common denominator.