Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the result of multiplying a positive fraction by a negative fraction?

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The result is a negative fraction.

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What happens when you divide a fraction by a whole number?

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To divide a fraction by a whole number, multiply the denominator of the fraction by that whole number.

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What is the sign of the product of two negative numbers?

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The product of two negative numbers is positive.

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When adding two negative fractions, what is the result?

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The result is a negative fraction.

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