Fraction Operations

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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 multiply fractions?

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Multiplying fractions involves multiplying the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the area of a rectangle?

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The area of a rectangle is found by multiplying its length by its width.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the result of multiplying 3/4 by 2/3?

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The result is 1/2.

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How do you divide a whole number by a fraction?

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To divide a whole number by a fraction, multiply the whole number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by swapping its numerator and denominator.

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What is the result of 7 ÷ 1/2?

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The result is 14.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.