Fraction Operations

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Do you need to find a common denominator to solve this? 6/7 ÷ 3/14

Back

No, when dividing fractions, you do not need a common denominator. Instead, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is 5 ÷ ⅕?

Back

25, because dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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What is 3 5/8 + 2 3/4?

Back

5 11/8 = 6 3/8, first convert to improper fractions, then add.

Front

What is 7 1/6 - 2 5/6?

Back

4 2/6 = 4 1/3, convert to improper fractions, then subtract.

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What is the quotient of these fractions in lowest terms: 6/40?

Back

3/5, by simplifying the fraction.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.