Fractions (other)
Overview
Important
Fractions can be manipulated in various ways beyond basic definition: comparing, ordering, simplifying, converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers, and solving equations involving fractions.
Important properties
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To compare fractions, rewrite them with a common denominator.
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Fractions can be simplified by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.
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Improper fractions can be written as mixed numbers and vice versa.
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Fractions can be used to solve equations and represent ratios.