Fractions Level 1

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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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts.

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What is the value of the fraction 1/4?

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The fraction 1/4 represents one part out of four equal parts of a whole.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, 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 may be different.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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