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 do you represent fractions on a number line?

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Fractions are represented on a number line by dividing the line into equal parts based on the denominator and marking the appropriate position for the numerator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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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 represent?

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

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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A fraction can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator of a fraction 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, 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 multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.