Fractions- 4th grade

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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).

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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 convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fractional part.

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What is the mixed number for the improper fraction 8/5?

Back

1 3/5.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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What is 2/12 + 3/12?

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5/12.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is 9 1/8 - 4 5/8?

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4 4/8.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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Add the whole numbers together and the fractions together. If the fraction sum is improper, convert it to a mixed number.