Fractions!

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, you need a common denominator. Convert the fractions to have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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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 over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the product of a fraction and a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator by the whole number and keep the same denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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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 perform addition or subtraction.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be less than 1?

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A fraction is less than 1 when the numerator is smaller than the denominator, indicating that it represents a part of a whole.