RATIONAL NUMBER OPERATIONS 2024

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

$$4\frac{1}{4}$$ .

To subtract rational numbers, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

$$-\frac{5}{12}$$ .

$$-\frac{1}{10}$$ .

Subtract the distance Chris runs from the distance Candice runs: $$1\frac{1}{3} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{6}$$ laps.

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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

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