Operations with Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 2/8 + 3/8 = (2+3)/8 = 5/8.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the numerator of the fraction and keep the same denominator. For example, 2 x 3/4 = 6/4.

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What is the result of 5/8 + 3/8?

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1 (or 8/8) because 5/8 + 3/8 = (5+3)/8 = 8/8.

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What is the result of 2/10 + 5/10?

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7/10 because 2/10 + 5/10 = (2+5)/10 = 7/10.