Rational Number Operations

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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To add fractions with unlike denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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

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What is the product of 4/5 and 1/5?

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The product is 4/25.

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What is the sum of 13.8 and 0.11?

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The sum is 13.91.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators directly?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators directly.

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What is the process to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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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 definition of a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.