Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is an improper fraction?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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

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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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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

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

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What is the product of two fractions?

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

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What is the result of multiplying 2/6 by 3/5?

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1/5

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What is the result of multiplying 4/5 by 5/4?

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1 (because 4/5 * 5/4 = 20/20 = 1).

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What is a common denominator?

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

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.