multiple fractions 12/14/23

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 2/3 of 18, calculate (2 * 18) / 3 = 12.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4 or 7/7.

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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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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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Some equivalent fractions of 1/2 are 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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What is the process of adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (2/3) * (3/4) = (2*3)/(3*4) = 6/12, which simplifies to 1/2.