Operations with Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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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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What is the process for dividing 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 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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The result is 4.

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What is the process for adding rational numbers?

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To add rational numbers, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.