Lesson 17: Understanding Fractions and Measurements

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero 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 the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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The equivalent fractions of 1/2 include 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare two fractions by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimal form.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.