Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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

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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 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.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.