Fraction operations review

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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 reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is an improper fraction?

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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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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of both.