Concepts in fractions

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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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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What happens to a fraction when both the numerator and denominator are multiplied by the same number?

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The value of the fraction remains the same.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions for 1/2.

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 4/8.

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What is a dividend in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 3/4).

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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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 1 1/2).