Fraction Rehab

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What is a fraction?

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How do you find the difference between two fractions?

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To find the difference, convert the fractions to have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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What is the product of two fractions?

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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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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean to fully simplify an answer?

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Fully simplifying an answer means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the sum of two fractions?

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To find the sum, convert the fractions to have a common denominator, then add the numerators.

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What is the difference between positive and negative fractions?

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Positive fractions are greater than zero, while negative fractions are less than zero. The sign affects the value of the fraction.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.