KCF- 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 add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the process for subtracting fractions?

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The process for subtracting fractions is similar to adding: if the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators; if they are different, find a common denominator first.

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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 2 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.

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What is the reciprocal of a fraction?

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The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by flipping the numerator and denominator.

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When dividing fractions, what is the rule to follow?

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When dividing fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (the second fraction).