Fractions

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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 3/5.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original 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, such as 13/5.

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How do you reduce a fraction?

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Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/7.

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How can you express a fraction as a sum of unit fractions?

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You can express a fraction as a sum of unit fractions by breaking it down into parts that each have a numerator of 1.

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What is the process to convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The GCD is the largest number that divides both the numerator and the denominator without leaving a remainder.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division; for example, 3/4 means 3 divided by 4.