Fractions and Mixed Numbers Mastery Check

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What is a fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.

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What is the process to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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How do you subtract mixed numbers?

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To subtract mixed numbers, subtract the whole numbers and the fractions separately. If the fraction part of the first number is smaller, borrow from the whole number.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share, used to add or subtract fractions.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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How do you divide fractions?

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What is the formula for finding the total when adding fractions?

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The total is found by adding the fractions after converting them to have a common denominator.

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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.