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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to divide a fraction by a whole number?

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Dividing a fraction by a whole number means to split the fraction into that many equal parts. For example, 1/4 ÷ 4 = 1/16.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole?

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To find a fraction of a whole, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 1/3 of 12, calculate (12 × 1) ÷ 3 = 4.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division of fractions?

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Multiplication of fractions combines parts, while division of fractions splits parts. For example, 1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 1/2 × 4/1 = 2.

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What is the process to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). For example, 4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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Sharing equally means dividing something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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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 1 1/2.

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What is the importance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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.