Fraction Busters

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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 solve for x?

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To solve for x means to find the value of the variable x that makes an equation true.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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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, such as the reciprocal of 3/4 is 4/3.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.