Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is the fraction flipped.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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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 factor (GCF).

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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.