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What is the sum of the fractions $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$?
What is the sum of the fractions $\frac{3}{4}$ and $\frac{1}{3}$?
What is the result of subtracting $\frac{5}{8}$ from $\frac{7}{8}$?
What is the result of subtracting $\frac{5}{8}$ from $\frac{7}{8}$?
What do you get when multiplying the fractions $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{3}{7}$?
What do you get when multiplying the fractions $\frac{2}{5}$ and $\frac{3}{7}$?
What is the result of dividing $\frac{9}{10}$ by $\frac{3}{5}$?
What is the result of dividing $\frac{9}{10}$ by $\frac{3}{5}$?
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When adding the fractions $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$, what is the least common denominator you should use?
When adding the fractions $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{3}$, what is the least common denominator you should use?
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When adding fractions with different denominators, what is the first step you should take?
When adding fractions with different denominators, what is the first step you should take?
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Which of the following statements about dividing fractions is true?
Which of the following statements about dividing fractions is true?
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What is a common misconception when adding fractions?
What is a common misconception when adding fractions?
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Study Notes
Adding Fractions
- To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.
- Example: 1/5 + 3/5 = (1 + 3)/5 = 4/5
- If the fractions have different denominators, find a common denominator.
- Convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the common denominator.
- Add the new fractions with the same denominator as above.
- Example: 1/2 + 1/3. Find the least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 3, which is 6. Convert 1/2 to 3/6 and 1/3 to 2/6. 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6
Subtracting Fractions
- To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.
- Example: 5/8 - 2/8 = (5 - 2)/8 = 3/8
- If the fractions have different denominators, find a common denominator and follow the same steps as addition, but subtract the numerators.
- Example: 3/4 - 1/3. Find the LCM of 4 and 3, which is 12. Convert 3/4 to 9/12 and 1/3 to 4/12. 9/12 - 4/12 = 5/12
Multiplying Fractions
- To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.
- Example: (2/3) * (4/5) = (2 * 4) / (3 * 5) = 8/15
- Simplify the resulting fraction if possible by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).
- Always simplify fractions when the result of multiplication is not in simplest form.
Dividing Fractions
- To divide fractions, invert (or reciprocate) the second fraction and then multiply.
- Example: (3/4) / (1/2) = (3/4) * (2/1) = 6/4 = 3/2.
- Note: Always simplify fractions when dividing. In this example, 6/4, simplified by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2, equals 3/2.
- Ensure both fractions are expressed in the lowest possible terms before performing an operation.
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Test your understanding of adding, subtracting, and multiplying fractions. The quiz covers concepts like finding common denominators, converting fractions, and examples to illustrate each operation. Perfect for anyone wanting to strengthen their fraction skills.
