Math 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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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 equal parts taken from the whole.

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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 that make up the whole.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator, convert them to equivalent fractions, and then compare the numerators.

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What does it mean if one fraction is greater than another?

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If one fraction is greater than another, it means that the part represented by the first fraction is larger than the part represented by the second fraction.

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What does it mean if one fraction is less than another?

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If one fraction is less than another, it means that the part represented by the first fraction is smaller than the part represented by the second fraction.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process for adding fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the process for subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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