Comparing and Simplifying Fractions 4.3C and 4.3D

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What is a fraction?

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger value is greater.

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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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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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