Fractions - Simplify, Estimate, Addition Review

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What is a fraction?

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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.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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How do you estimate the sum of two fractions?

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Round each fraction to the nearest whole number and then add the rounded numbers.

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What is a common denominator?

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

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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