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, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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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 add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 1/4 = (1+1)/4 = 2/4.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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The sum is 3/3, which can also be simplified to 1.

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How can 3/4 be expressed as a sum of unit fractions?

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3/4 can be expressed as 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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 are different, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find a common denominator for adding fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators of the fractions you want to add.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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