MATH VOCABULARY

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction that has a bigger numerator than denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that tells how many parts out of the whole.

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What type of fraction is it when the numerator is bigger than the denominator?

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It is called an improper fraction.

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What is an equation?

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An equation is a mathematical sentence that uses an equal sign.

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What is a quotient?

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The quotient is the answer to a division question.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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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 over the original denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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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.