REVIEW- Operations with Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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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 1 1/2.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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Convert 9/5 to a mixed number.

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1 4/5

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Convert 22/3 to a mixed number.

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7 1/3

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What is the process for multiplying mixed numbers?

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Convert each mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the fractions, and convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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Sharon's recipe calls for 2 1/4 cups of flour. If she makes 3 1/2 times the recipe, how much flour does she need?

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7 7/8 cups

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What is the result of 3 ⅜ ÷ 1 ¼?

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2 7/10

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Simplify the fraction 16/64.

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1/4

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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