Operations with 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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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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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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How do you subtract fractions?

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

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What is the process for multiplying fractions?

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

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its length by its width.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator, placing the result over the original denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction.