Operations on Fractions

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator; the quotient is the whole number and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator (e.g., 3/4), while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator (e.g., 5/4 or 4/4).

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What is a mixed number?

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A whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/2).

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 2/3).

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What is an improper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/3).

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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 least common multiple (LCM)?

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The smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The largest factor that two or more numbers have in common.