Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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What is the process to multiply fractions?

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or subtract fractions with different denominators.

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How do you find the least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers?

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To find the least common multiple, list the multiples of each number and find the smallest multiple they have in common.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.