operations of fractions prep.

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

Back

Subtracting fractions involves finding a common denominator and then subtracting the numerators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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 of dividing fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

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

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

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

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What is a common denominator?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.