FRACTION 5th

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/7.

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How do you express 5/7 as a sum of unit fractions?

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5/7 can be expressed as 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7.

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What does the symbol '>' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '>' means that the fraction on the left is greater than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '<' means that the fraction on the left is less than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '=' means that both fractions are equal.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 3 4/9 to an improper fraction.

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3 4/9 as an improper fraction is 31/9.

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If Brianna filled a bathtub with 6/8 gallon of water and it leaked to 4/8 gallon, how much water leaked out?

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2/8 gallon of water leaked out.

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What is the process to subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.