Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing 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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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 formula for multiplying fractions?

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

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What is the result of 5/8 x 3/6?

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15/48.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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

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What is the result of 3/4 + 1/5?

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19/20.

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What is the result of 4/5 + 1/8?

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37/40.

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What is the result of 1/2 - 1/5?

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7/10.

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What is the result of 3/10 x 2/3?

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6/30.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, used to add or subtract them.