Operations on Fractions 8

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What is a fraction?

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

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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 reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction 'a/b' is 'b/a'. It is the value that, when multiplied with the original fraction, equals 1.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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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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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. The result is a new fraction.

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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, such as 2 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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. That is, 'a/b ÷ c/d' becomes 'a/b × d/c'.