fraction madness

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does it mean to add fractions with the same denominator?

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When adding fractions with the same denominator, you keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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When subtracting fractions with the same denominator, you keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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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). For example, 4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What is the sum of 5/10 and 5/10?

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5/10 + 5/10 = 10/10, which simplifies to 1.

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What is the difference between 20/30 and 10/30?

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20/30 - 10/30 = 10/30.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 2/4?

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1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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What is the difference between 30/200 and 10/200?

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30/200 - 10/200 = 20/200.

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How do you find a common denominator for fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. For example, for 1/3 and 1/4, the common denominator is 12.