Operations with fractions - Word problems

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

Back

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

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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What is the method to divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction (flip it) and then multiply the fractions.

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If Denis has 100 baseball cards and 1/4 are new, how many are not new?

Back

75 baseball cards are not new.

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How do you find the total of two fractions?

Back

To find the total of two fractions, add them together. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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What is 3/8 + 1/2?

Back

3/8 + 1/2 = 7/8.

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If Anthony divides 3/4 of a pound of butter into 6 equal parts, how much is each part?

Back

Each part is 1/8 lb.

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How do you combine fractions?

Back

To combine fractions, add or subtract them based on their denominators. If they are the same, just add or subtract the numerators.