Fractions beyond a whole

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. Examples are 0, 1, 2, 3.

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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, like 5/4.

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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 1/2.

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How do 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 fraction for two wholes?

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The fraction for two wholes is 2 or 2/1.

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What is the fraction for one whole and one half?

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The fraction for one whole and one half is 1 1/2.

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What is the fraction for three wholes and one fourth?

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The fraction for three wholes and one fourth is 3 1/4.