Operations on Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

Back

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

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/6 in lowest terms?

Back

The sum is 5/12.

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How do you subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2 in lowest terms?

Back

The difference is 1/4.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together, then simplify if necessary.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 3/5 in lowest terms?

Back

The product is 2/5.

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is the quotient of 1/2 divided by 1/4?

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The quotient is 2.