Fractions

Question 0

How can two fractions be equivalent?

Answer 0

If they represent the same number. For example 8/36 and 14/63, which both represent 2/9

Question 1

What are the numerator and denominator of a fraction?

Answer 1

The numerator is the number expressed above the division sign in a fraction. The denominator is the number expressed below the division sign.

Question 2

What are the steps in adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

Answer 2

1. Multiply the numerator and denominator of the first fraction by the denominator of the second fraction.
2. Multiply the numerator and denominator of the second fraction by the denominator of the first fraction.
3. Add or subtract.
4. Find the least common multiple and simplify the result.

Question 3

How do you multiply fractions?

Answer 3

Multiply the two numerators and the two denominators.

Question 4

What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

Answer 4

When the numerator and denominator of a fraction are inverted. Ex.: 2/3-3/2

Question 5

How do you divide fractions?

Answer 5

Find the reciprocal of the fraction and follow the steps of multiplication.

Question 6

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

Answer 6

By multiplying the whole number by the denominator of the fraction and adding this number to the numerator of the fraction.