Mastering Fractions in Recipes

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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What is a mixed number?

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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 and express the remainder as a fraction.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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

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How do you order fractions from largest to smallest?

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To order fractions, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form and compare.