Fraction Basics

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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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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What does the fraction 1/2 represent?

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1/2 represents one part out of two equal parts of a whole.

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What does the fraction 3/4 represent?

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3/4 represents three parts out of four equal parts of a whole.

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How do you read the fraction 2/3?

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You read 2/3 as 'two-thirds'.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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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 are the smallest possible whole numbers.

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How do you find the simplest form of 4/8?

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To find the simplest form of 4/8, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. So, 4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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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 1 1/2.