Fraction Rules

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True or False: You can multiply fractions without a common denominator.

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True

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When the numerator is larger than the denominator it is called...

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an improper fraction

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What operation does a fraction stand for?

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division

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True or False: You need a common denominator to subtract two fractions.

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True

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When the number has a whole number and a fraction it is called...

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a mixed number

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The top number that shows how many parts are taken.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The bottom number that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.