Simplifying Proper and Improper Fractions

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. For example, the GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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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. For example, the LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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