Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 1/4.

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How do you decompose a fraction?

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To decompose a fraction means to break it down into a sum of smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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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, like 1 1/2.

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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 over the original denominator.

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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, like 5/4 or 7/7.

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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The sum is 1 whole and 2/3, or 5/3.

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How can 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 is the equivalent of 4 5/8 as an improper fraction?

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4 5/8 is equivalent to 37/8.

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If Avery hikes 1/3 mile to a pond and back, how far does she hike in total?

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Avery hikes a total of 2/3 mile.