Operations with Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an improper fraction?

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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What is the process to multiply fractions?

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How do you divide fractions?

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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 subtract them.

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What does it mean to evaluate a fraction to its lowest terms?

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Evaluating a fraction to its lowest terms means simplifying it so that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.