STAAR REVIEW 4.5D, 4.6B, 4.6C, 4.6D, 4.7C, 4.7D

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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). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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 we have.

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number.

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How do 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 a decimal?

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A decimal is a way to represent fractions using a point. For example, 0.5 is the decimal representation of 1/2.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The larger the value, the greater the fraction.