Fractions on a Number Line

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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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How is a fraction represented on a number line?

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A fraction is represented on a number line by marking a point that corresponds to its value, dividing the line into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction indicate?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction indicate?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions can be found by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process to add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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 1 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.