Understanding Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It represents 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 is the bottom number in a fraction. It represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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How do you express a whole number as a fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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How can you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, 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 standard form of a fraction?

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The standard form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are simplified to their smallest whole numbers.

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What is equivalent fractions?

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