Operations with fractions - Word problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What does it mean to double a recipe?

Back

Doubling a recipe means to multiply all the ingredients by 2 to make twice the amount.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 3/4?

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1/4 + 3/4 = 1 (whole) because the numerators add up to 4, which is the same as the denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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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 1 1/2.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the total of 1/8 and 2/3?

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1/8 + 2/3 = 19/24 after finding a common denominator and adding the 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.