Adding, Subtracting, Dividing and Multiplying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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Similar to addition, subtract fractions by finding a common denominator, converting the fractions, and then subtracting the numerators.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the rule for dividing fractions?

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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, used to perform addition or subtraction.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 difference between proper and improper fractions?

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What is the first step in solving a fraction problem?

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Identify the operations involved (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and determine if the fractions have common denominators.