All Operations of Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and 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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 ¾.

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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 the result over the original denominator.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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

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

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The product is 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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The sum is 5/6.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.