Multiplying & Dividing fractions 5th

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What is a fraction?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple they share.

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.