rational number operations

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, convert them to improper fractions, find a common denominator, add the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, subtract the numerators, and simplify if possible.

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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 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 result of -3 ¼ + ½?

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-2 ¾

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How do you find the difference between two mixed numbers?

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Convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions, find a common denominator, subtract the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is the sum of 1 ¾ + 2 ½?

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4 ¼

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the result of 3/5 - 7/10?

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-1/10