5 fractions and number lines long

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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 represent a fraction on a number line?

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To represent a fraction on a number line, divide the segment between two whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator, and then count the numerator to find the corresponding point.

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What does the denominator of a fraction indicate?

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

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What does the numerator of a fraction indicate?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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, indicating a value greater than or equal to one.

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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, representing a value greater than one.

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How can 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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators while keeping the denominator the same.