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, What is a proper fraction? A fraction where the numerator is smaller than the
denominator.
What is an improper fraction? A fraction where the numerator is larger than the
denominator.
How do you convert a whole number By placing it over 1 (e.g., 15 becomes 15/1).
into a fraction?
What is a mixed number? A whole number combined with a fraction.
What does it mean to reduce a To simplify it to its lowest terms.
fraction?
How do you find the lowest common By determining the smallest multiple common to all
denominator (LCD) of fractions? denominators.
What is the first step in adding Convert them to the lowest common denominator.
fractions with different
denominators?