Cross-Simplifying fractions

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What is cross-simplifying fractions?

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Cross-simplifying fractions is a method used to simplify fractions before performing multiplication or division. It involves reducing the fractions by canceling out common factors in the numerator of one fraction and the denominator of another.

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is an improper fraction?

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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. The quotient becomes the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF of two numbers, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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