fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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, achieved by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction for 1/4?

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To find an equivalent fraction for 1/4, multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, e.g., 1/4 = 2/8 (by multiplying by 2).

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What does the symbol '<' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to indicate that the fraction on the left is smaller than the fraction on the right.

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What does the symbol '>' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to indicate that the fraction on the left is larger than the fraction on the right.

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How do you add mixed fractions?

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To add mixed fractions, first convert them to improper fractions, then add the fractions, and finally convert back to a mixed number if necessary.

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What is a mixed fraction?

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

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What is the process to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).