A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

How do you divide fractions?

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction: $$\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as $$2 \frac{1}{2}$$ .

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

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.

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $$\frac{3}{4}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides both the numerator and denominator without leaving a remainder.

How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

To find a common denominator, determine the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What is a fraction?

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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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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 to subtract fractions?

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How do you multiply fractions?

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