Mastering Fraction Operations Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is an improper fraction?

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How do you add fractions?

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To add fractions, if they have the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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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 for addition or subtraction.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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