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 in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates 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 that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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Convert the mixed number 4 5/8 to an improper fraction.

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37/8.

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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, such as 9/4.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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Which symbol is used to show that one fraction is greater than another?

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'>' is used to show that one fraction is greater than another.

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Which symbol is used to show that one fraction is less than another?

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'<' is used to show that one fraction is less than another.