Remedial Algebra

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fraction

a representation of a division of a number; a part of a whole.

The fraction "two-fourths" shows that the whole is divided into four equal parts, and we're talking about two of them.

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numerator

the top number in a fraction shows the number of parts of the whole taken.

The numerator appears above the line in a fraction.

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denominator

the bottom number in a fraction shows the number of parts the whole has been divided into.

The denominator shows how many equal parts the whole contains in total.

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Multiplying Fractions

There are 3 simple steps to multiply fractions

1. Multiply the top numbers (the numerators).

2. Multiply the bottom numbers (the denominators).

3. Simplify the fraction if needed

 

 

 

Dividing Fractions

There are 3 Simple Steps to Divide Fractions:

Step 1. Turn the second fraction (the one you want to divide by) upside down

Step 2. Multiply the first fraction by that reciprocal

Step 3. Simplify the fraction if needed

 

 

 

 

reciprocal

of a number, the result of dividing one by that number.

The reciprocal of seven is 1/7.

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quotient

the number that results when you divide one number into another.

In the equation, 20 divided by 4 equals 5, and the quotient is five.

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