4.3E Word Problems Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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What is the first step to add fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which is a number that both denominators can divide into evenly.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

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What is a word problem involving fractions?

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A word problem involving fractions is a mathematical question that describes a situation using fractions. For example, 'If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much pizza do you have left?'

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How do you solve a word problem with fractions?

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To solve a word problem with fractions, read the problem carefully, identify the fractions involved, and determine what operation (addition, subtraction, etc.) to use.