Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions?

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The first step is to ensure both fractions have a common denominator.

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What is the product of 2/3 and 3/4?

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The product is 1/2.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/2?

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The sum is 3/4.

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True or False: You need common denominators when adding fractions.

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True.

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What is the result of 5/6 - 1/3?

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The result is 1/2.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the sum of 2/5 and 1/5?

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The sum is 3/5.