Fractions Flashcard (Equivalent, Compare & Simplify)

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is part of a whole number.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form by dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, you look for the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you are working with.

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What is the first step in adding fractions?

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The first step in adding fractions is to find a common denominator.

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If you have the fraction ⅖, what is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction for ⅖ is 6/15.

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When I cut a whole into eighths, how many equal parts do I have?

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You have 8 equal parts.

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What do you do to the numerator and denominator when simplifying a fraction?

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You divide both the numerator and denominator by the same 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 represents how many parts you 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 represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.