operations of fractions prep.

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, like 2 1/2.

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

Back

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

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

Front

What is the result of 8 5/9 ÷ 45?

Back

77/405

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that represents the total number of equal parts.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Simply subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.