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 numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or the number of shaded parts in a visual representation.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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To find the fraction of a shape that is shaded, divide the number of shaded parts (numerator) by the total number of parts (denominator).

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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, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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

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What is the process for adding fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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

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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, such as 1 1/2.

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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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.