SEMESTER TEST REVIEW PT2

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What is the process to divide a mixed number by a fraction?

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To divide a mixed number by a fraction, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. Then, multiply by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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How do you double a fraction in a recipe?

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To double a fraction, multiply the numerator by 2 while keeping the denominator the same. If the result is an improper fraction, convert it to a mixed number.

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What is a reciprocal in mathematics?

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How do you divide a fraction by a negative number?

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When dividing a fraction by a negative number, the result will be negative. Simply divide the fraction as usual and apply the negative sign.

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What is the result of subtracting a larger fraction from a smaller fraction?

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Subtracting a larger fraction from a smaller fraction results in a negative fraction.

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How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the formula for dividing fractions?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).