Bradshaw 4.NF.4a-c

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What does the term 'fraction' mean?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole or a division of quantities, expressed as 'a/b' where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is a numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is a 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 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.

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How do 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 mixed number?

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

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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, such as 5/4.

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How can 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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.