Fraction Operations

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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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 an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 2 3/4 into an improper fraction.

Back

11/4.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the product of 3/4 and 2/3?

Back

1/2.

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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 sum of 1/2 and 1/3?

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5/6.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator greater than or equal to the denominator.