Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing Fractions

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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, such as 4 5/8.

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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 the result over the original denominator. For example, 4 5/8 = (4*8 + 5)/8 = 37/8.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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

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What is the reduced form of 16/20?

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The reduced form of 16/20 is 4/5.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 27/8.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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Convert the improper fraction 27/8 to a mixed number.

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27/8 = 3 3/8.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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