Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 3/5.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/5 to an improper fraction.

Back

13/5

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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, such as 9/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the result of 6/8 - 4/8?

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2/8

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is the common denominator of 1/3 and 1/6?

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The common denominator is 6.

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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31/9