Math 110 Fraction Summary Sheet
Add Fractions:
1. Find a common denominator
2. Find equivalent fractions
3. Add the numerators, keeping the common
denominator
4. Simplify.
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Subtract Fractions:
1. Find a common denominator
2. Find equivalent fractions
3. Subtract the numerators, keeping the common
denominator
4. Simplify.
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Multiply Fractions:
1. Multiply numerators
2. Multiply denominators
3. Simplify
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Divide Fractions:
1. Find the reciprocal of the second term
2. Multiply the numerator of the first term &
numerator of the reciprocal
3. Multiply the denominator of the first term &
denominator of the reciprocal
4. Simplify
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Simplify Fractions:
1. Factor numerator
2. Factor denominator
3. Cancel common factors
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