Identifying Fractions, Improper Fractions, & Mixed Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a 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 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 in a whole.

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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 (e.g., 5/4).

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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 1/4).

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

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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 fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

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The fraction is 2/4.

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If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 5/6.

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What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you identify if a fraction is proper?

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A proper fraction has a numerator that is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).