Fractions Fractions Fractions

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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 represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/4.

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How can 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 is the new numerator.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol '>' means that the number on the left is greater than the number on the right.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol '<' means that the number on the left is less than the number on the right.