Operations with Fractions

Front

What is the reciprocal of 7?

Back

1/7

Front

Multiply: 34 1/2 by 2?

Back

69/2

Front

Simplify the fraction: 5/15

Back

1/3

Front

Subtract 9/20 - 1/4. Write the difference in simplest form.

Back

1/5

Front

What is 5 1/2 + 6 2/3? Reduce if needed.

Back

12 1/6

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a/b where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms.

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

Front

How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

To find the reciprocal of a fraction, swap the numerator and denominator.

Front

What is the sum of two fractions with different denominators?

Back

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