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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates 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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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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.

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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 definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a base-10 system, indicated by a decimal point.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be expressed as decimals, and vice versa, as they both represent parts of a whole.