Fraction Operations

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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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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 the process for multiplying fractions?

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

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction (flip it) and then multiply the fractions.

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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 that over the original denominator.

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What is the lowest terms of a fraction?

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A fraction is in lowest terms when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is used in division of fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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