Mixed Review of Operations of Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators. For example, 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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What is the result of 3/4 - 1/4?

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The result is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the result of 2/5 ÷ 2/5?

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The result is 1, because any number divided by itself equals 1.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, 1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8.