Fractions: Add/Subtract/Multiply/Divide

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 (e.g., 5/4).

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/2).

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value (e.g., 1/2 and 2/4).

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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To add fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators (e.g., 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4).

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators?

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To add fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators (e.g., 1/3 + 1/4 = 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12).

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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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To subtract fractions with like denominators, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators (e.g., 3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5).

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How do you subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

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To subtract fractions with unlike denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators (e.g., 5/6 - 1/3 = 5/6 - 2/6 = 3/6 = 1/2).

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together (e.g., 2/3 * 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2).