Understanding Fractions and Their Operations

What is a fraction composed of?

• A numerator and a denominator

• A numerator and a divisor

• A numerator and a multiplier

• A numerator and a subtractor

What is the first step in adding fractions?

• Ensure the denominators are the same

• Add the numerators

• Simplify the fraction

• Convert to improper fractions

How do you multiply fractions?

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Add the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the numerators and denominators

• Divide the numerators and denominators

What is the process to divide one fraction by another?

• Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second

• Add the first fraction to the reciprocal of the second

• Subtract the first fraction from the reciprocal of the second

• Divide the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second

Why is finding the least common denominator important when dealing with unlike fractions?

• To align the denominators for addition or subtraction

• To multiply the fractions easily

• To divide the fractions accurately

• To convert fractions to improper fractions