Math 8 Chapt 1 x and Dividing Fractions Flashcard prep

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What is the rule for Dividing Fractions?

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Keep, Change, Flip

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What does 'Keep, Change, Flip' mean in dividing fractions?

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Keep the first fraction, change the division to multiplication, and flip the second fraction.

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.