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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the 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.

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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.

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How can you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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How can you 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.

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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.