Like and Unlike Fraction

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What must two fractions have in order to add or subtract them?

Back

Common denominators.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction whose numerator is smaller than its denominator, such as 7/12.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction whose numerator is greater than its denominator, such as 12/7.

Front

What is the term for the number on the top of a fraction?

Back

Numerator.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A number that represents part of a whole.

Front

What is a common denominator?

Back

A common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

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

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator to get the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

Front

What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

The smallest common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

What is the difference between like and unlike fractions?

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Like fractions have the same denominator, while unlike fractions have different denominators.

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How do you find the sum of two unlike fractions?

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Convert them to like fractions by finding a common denominator, then add the numerators.