Basic Math Review

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What is the process to add fractions?

Back

To add fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF of two or more numbers is the largest number that divides all of them without leaving a remainder.

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How do you calculate the total distance walked over multiple days?

Back

Add the distances walked each day together.

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What is the formula for multiplying fractions?

Back

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What is the GCF of two numbers?

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The GCF of two numbers is the largest number that can divide both numbers evenly.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their GCF.

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

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of all of them.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and find the smallest common multiple.