Fraction Operations

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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You subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the first step to add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that both denominators can divide into evenly.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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You multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the result of multiplying a fraction by a whole number?

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You multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number.

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How do you divide fractions?

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You multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.