Fraction Computation Review

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What is a fraction?

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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The least common multiple of 9 and 6 is 18, so 18 is a good common denominator.

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Can you add fractions with different denominators?

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No, you cannot add fractions with different denominators without first finding a common denominator.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the definition of a numerator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the definition of a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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.