Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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To add fractions, they must have a common denominator. If they don't, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, they must have a common denominator. If they don't, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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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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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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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, such as 2 1/3.

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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.