Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing 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?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means taking one fraction away from another. This requires a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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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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What is the result of 2/3 x 4/8?

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8/24, which simplifies to 1/3.

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What is the difference between adding and multiplying fractions?

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Adding fractions combines parts, while multiplying fractions finds the product of the parts.

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What is the first step in subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator before subtracting the numerators.

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True or False: You need common denominators when multiplying fractions.

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False.

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What is the lowest terms of 12/20?

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3/5.