7 Questions
What is the primary purpose of simplifying a fraction?
To reduce the fraction to its simplest form
What operation is required to compare two fractions with different denominators?
Finding the least common multiple (LCM)
What is the result of multiplying 2/3 and 3/4?
1/6
What is the definition of an equivalent fraction?
A fraction that has the same value as another fraction
How do you divide a fraction by another fraction?
Invert the second fraction and multiply
What is an example of a real-world application of fractions?
Dividing a pizza among friends
What is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 6 and 8?
2
Study Notes
Fractions
Definition
- A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole
- It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number)
Key Concepts
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Equivalent Fractions: fractions that have the same value, but different numerators and denominators
- Example: 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6
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Simplifying Fractions: reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD)
- Example: 6/8 = 3/4 (GCD of 6 and 8 is 2)
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Comparing Fractions: determining which fraction is larger or smaller
- Example: 1/4 < 1/2 (1/4 is less than 1/2)
Operations with Fractions
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Addition and Subtraction: add or subtract fractions with the same denominator
- Example: 1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4
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Multiplication: multiply the numerators and denominators separately
- Example: 1/2 × 3/4 = 3/8
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Division: invert and multiply (i.e., flip the second fraction and multiply)
- Example: 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 × 4/3 = 2/3
Real-World Applications
- Measuring ingredients for a recipe
- Dividing a pizza among friends
- Comparing ratios of different quantities
Fractions
- Represent a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number)
Equivalent Fractions
- Fractions with the same value but different numerators and denominators
- Example: 1/2 = 2/4 = 3/6
Simplifying Fractions
- Reducing a fraction to its simplest form by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD)
- Example: 6/8 = 3/4 (GCD of 6 and 8 is 2)
Comparing Fractions
- Determining which fraction is larger or smaller
- Example: 1/4 < 1/2 (1/4 is less than 1/2)
Operations with Fractions
Addition and Subtraction
- Add or subtract fractions with the same denominator
- Example: 1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4
Multiplication
- Multiply the numerators and denominators separately
- Example: 1/2 × 3/4 = 3/8
Division
- Invert and multiply (i.e., flip the second fraction and multiply)
- Example: 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 × 4/3 = 2/3
Real-World Applications
- Measuring ingredients for a recipe
- Dividing a pizza among friends
- Comparing ratios of different quantities
Learn about fractions, including equivalent fractions and simplifying fractions. Understand the concept of numerator and denominator and how to reduce fractions to their simplest form.
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