12-5 Fraction mini flashcard

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that is common to the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the product of two fractions?

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To find the product of two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the quotient of two fractions?

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To find the quotient of two fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What does it mean to leave a fraction as improper?

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Leaving a fraction as improper means not converting it to a mixed number, even if the numerator is larger than the denominator.