Fraction Review

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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 numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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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 the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD of two or more integers is the largest positive integer that divides each of the integers without leaving a remainder.

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Simplify the fraction 18/24.

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What is the process of 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 a reciprocal?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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Simplify the fraction 40/60.

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What is an algebraic fraction?

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An algebraic fraction is a fraction where the numerator, the denominator, or both are algebraic expressions.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.