Fraction Operations

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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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 multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together: (a/b) * (c/d) = (a*c)/(b*d).

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is obtained by swapping the numerator and denominator.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction: (a/b) ÷ (c/d) = (a/b) * (d/c).

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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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 (e.g., 1 1/2).

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator and express the remainder as a fraction.