A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

Reduce the fraction $$\frac{5}{15}$$ .

$$\frac{5}{15} = \frac{1}{3}$$ .

Reduce the fraction $$\frac{48}{90}$$ .

$$\frac{48}{90} = \frac{8}{15}$$ .

Reduce the fraction $$\frac{14}{56}$$ .

$$\frac{14}{56} = \frac{1}{4}$$ .

Reduce the fraction $$\frac{7}{56}$$ .

$$\frac{7}{56} = \frac{1}{8}$$ .

What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

The numerator indicates how many parts are being considered, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

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

Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

What is the simplest form of a fraction?

The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest possible values.

How do you check if a fraction is in its simplest form?

A fraction is in its simplest form if the GCF of the numerator and denominator is 1.

What is the importance of reducing fractions?

Reducing fractions makes them easier to understand and work with, especially in calculations.

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