Representing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator and a denominator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates the number of parts being considered or shaded in a figure.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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A fraction can be interpreted as a division problem, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.