Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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Reducing a fraction means simplifying it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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 3/5.

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

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

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 9/4.

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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 factor (GCF)?

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

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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