Fractions Practice 1

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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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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

Back

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

Front

How do you find the least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4?

Back

The least common denominator of 1/3 and 1/4 is 12.

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What is the sum of 4/6 and 2/3?

Back

The sum of 4/6 and 2/3 is 8/6.

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What is the process of adding fractions with different denominators?

Back

To add fractions with different denominators, first find the least common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

Back

The difference between 3/4 and 1/2 is 1/4.

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How do you subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is the product of 4 and 5?

Back

The product of 4 and 5 is 20.

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.