Fraction Operation Word Problems

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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). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, you add the numerators. If they are different, you must find a common denominator first.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions is similar to adding them. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number, where 2 is the whole number and 1/2 is the fraction.

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

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To convert an improper fraction (where the numerator is larger than the denominator) to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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What is the process for multiplying fractions?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that they share.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (e.g., 1/2), while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).