Fractions! Fractions! Fractions!

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What is a fraction?

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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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 and add the numerator. Place this result over the original denominator.

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What is the product of two fractions?

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What is the sum of two 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 difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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