Naming Fractional Parts

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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, where the numerator indicates how many parts are taken and the denominator indicates the total number of equal parts.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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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 by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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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.