Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the method for dividing fractions?

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What is an improper fraction?

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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.

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, determine the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are adding or subtracting.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.