Fraction Vocabulary

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is less than its denominator.

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What are whole numbers?

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Whole numbers are the set of counting numbers including zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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In the fraction 4 2/7, what is the denominator?

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The denominator is 7.

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In the fraction 4 2/7, what is the numerator?

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The numerator is 2.

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What is the fraction represented by 4 2/7?

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The fraction is 2/7.

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction is a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its 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 do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered, while the denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.