Fractions STAAR Review

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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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.