Fraction Operations

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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 17/5.

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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 process to divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find the quotient of two fractions?

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To find the quotient, divide the numerator of the first fraction by the numerator of the second fraction and the denominator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction.

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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 3 3/4.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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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 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the formula for multiplying fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.