Fractions Review 4th Grade

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is a denominator?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 1/2 or 1/3.

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What does GCF stand for?

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GCF stands for Greatest Common Factor, which is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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Why is finding the GCF important for fractions?

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Finding the GCF is important for simplifying fractions to their simplest form and for finding a common denominator.

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How do you find the GCF of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor they have in common.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the relationship between 2/3 and 8/12?

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2/3 is equal to 8/12.

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Which is greater: 5/8 or 1/3?

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5/8 is greater than 1/3.