Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or the number of equal parts taken from the whole.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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How do you identify a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 1/2, 3/4).

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How do you identify an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4, 3/3).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/2).

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

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What is equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value (e.g., 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4).

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process for adding fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same (e.g., 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4).