Operations with Fractions

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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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How do you divide fractions?

Back

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

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Back

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

Back

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

Front

How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

Front

What is the first step in adding fractions?

Back

Find a common denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

Front

Convert 3/2 to a mixed number.

Back

1 1/2.

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What is the result of 2/3 ÷ 3/4?

Back

8/9.

Front

Simplify the fraction 9/24.

Back

3/8.