Fraction Operations Test Review

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What is a fraction?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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

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What is the process for simplifying a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean to simplify a mixed number?

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To simplify a mixed number, convert it to an improper fraction and then simplify if possible.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if necessary.