operations of fractions prep.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

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

Front

15 1/2 + 3 2/4

Back

19

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

Front

6/3 * 6/3

Back

4

Front

What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

3/7 - 4/14

Back

1/7

Front

How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

By dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.