Fraction Operations

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to multiply fractions?

Back

Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

Front

What is the product of 1/3 and 1/4?

Back

1/12

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How do you divide fractions?

Back

To divide fractions, multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

Front

What is the reciprocal of 2/5?

Back

5/2

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What is 3/4 ÷ 1/2?

Back

3/2 or 1 1/2

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.

Front

Simplify the fraction 8/12.

Back

2/3

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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

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What is 2/5 + 1/5?

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3/5