Operations on 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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What does it mean to add fractions with different denominators?

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

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How do you find a common denominator for 10 and 100?

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The least common denominator (LCD) of 10 and 100 is 100.

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What is the sum of 3/10 and 5/100?

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35/100.

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How do you convert 9/10 to a fraction with a denominator of 100?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 to get 90/100.

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What is the sum of 42/100 and 9/10?

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1 32/100.

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How do you add 6/10 and 38/100?

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Convert 6/10 to 60/100, then add: 60/100 + 38/100 = 98/100.

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What is the unknown numerator in the equation 6/10 + 3/100 = __/100?

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63.

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What is the sum of 23/100 and 28/100?

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51/100.

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What is the process of simplifying a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).