Fraction conversions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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How do you compare 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 does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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

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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 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 proper fraction, like 2 1/3.

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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 the first step in comparing fractions?

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The first step is to find a common denominator or convert the fractions to decimals.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than', indicating that the fraction on the left is larger than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fraction comparison?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than', indicating that the fraction on the left is smaller than the fraction on the right.

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What is the result of reducing the fraction 36/44?

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The reduced form of 36/44 is 9/11.