Operations of Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 3 and 4 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with unlike denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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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.