Operations with Fractions and Decimals

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44.25

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1.87

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How do you multiply a fraction by a fraction?

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Multiply straight across.

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What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

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Common denominators.

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-\frac{1}{4}

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What is a fraction?

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What is a decimal?

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A number that uses a decimal point to show the value of a digit in relation to ten, such as 0.5.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add.