Flashcard 4

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What is the lowest common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The lowest common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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Find the lowest common denominator of 3/4 and 3/5.

Back

The lowest common denominator of 3/4 and 3/5 is 20.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/4?

Back

1/4 + 3/4 = 1.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What decimal represents 3/4?

Back

3/4 is equal to 0.75.

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What is the decimal representation of 0.4?

Back

0.4 is the same as 4/10 or 2/5.

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How do you express a decimal as a fraction?

Back

To express a decimal as a fraction, write the decimal over 1 and multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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Convert 0.005 to a fraction.

Back

0.005 can be expressed as \(\frac{5}{1000}\).

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.75?

Back

0.75 is equivalent to \(\frac{3}{4}\).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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