Fraction Operations

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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 process to subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

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

Front

What is the rule for dividing fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (the second fraction).

Front

Convert the improper fraction 9/4 to a mixed number.

Back

2 1/4.

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 8/12?

Back

2/3.

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

Back

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

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

Front

What is the result of 3/5 + 1/5?

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4/5.