Fraction Operations

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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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 for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. For example, 'a/b ÷ c/d' becomes 'a/b × d/c'.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as '1 2/3'.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width (Area = Length × Width).

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How do you find the weight of an item when given a fraction of another item's weight?

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To find the weight of an item that is a fraction of another, multiply the weight of the first item by the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is used in division of fractions.

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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).