A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the part) and 'b' is the denominator (the whole).

What must be done before adding fractions?

You must find a common denominator.

What is a common denominator?

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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

What is the process of adding fractions with different denominators?

1. Find a common denominator. 2. Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator. 3. Add the numerators and keep the common denominator.

What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (e.g., $$\frac{3}{4}$$ ), while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator (e.g., $$\frac{5}{4}$$ ).

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ).

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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