Topic 7 Fractions flashcard

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A fraction is just a division problem.

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True

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The numerator and denominator are separated by a fraction bar.

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True

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An example of a mixed number is ______.

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2 2/3

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The number that goes above the fraction bar is____________.

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Numerator

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The number below the fraction bar is the __________.

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denominator

Front

What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in 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.