Intro to 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 numbers, the numerator (top number) and the 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 equal parts being considered.

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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 in the whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of the whole.

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How do you determine if a shape has equal parts?

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A shape has equal parts if all sections are of the same size and area.

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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.

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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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How can 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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the shaded fraction in a diagram?

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The shaded fraction in a diagram is the part of the whole that is colored or marked, represented as a fraction of the total parts.