Representing Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts.

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How do you add unit fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What does the denominator of a fraction represent?

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The denominator of a fraction shows the total number of equal parts into which a whole is divided.

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What does the numerator of a fraction represent?

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The numerator of a fraction represents the number of parts being considered out of the total number of equal parts.

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How can you determine what fraction of a set is a certain color?

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To determine what fraction of a set is a certain color, count the number of items of that color and divide by the total number of items in the set.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 when the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than a whole.

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How can you represent fractions on a number line?

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Fractions can be represented on a number line by marking points that correspond to their values, dividing the segments into equal parts.

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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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