Operations with Rational Numbers

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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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What is the result of dividing two negative numbers?

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The result is a positive number.

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What is the result of multiplying two negative numbers?

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The result is a positive number.

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What is the result of multiplying a positive number by a negative number?

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The result is a negative number.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What is the process to add or subtract rational numbers?

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

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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.

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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, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the result of (-25) ÷ (-5)?

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