Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 for subtracting fractions?

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Subtract fractions by finding a common denominator, converting the fractions, and then subtracting the numerators.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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What is the method for dividing fractions?

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Then place that result over the original denominator.

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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 simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.