Fraction Operations Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator.

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What does it mean to find the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder.

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How do you find the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of all of them.

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What is a reciprocal?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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

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How do you multiply fractions?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is the formula for finding the distance between two points on a number line?

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator.