Fraction Basics

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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 numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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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 is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form to see which is larger or smaller.

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What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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 get the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the smallest fraction between 1/4 and 1/8?

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1/8 is the smallest fraction between 1/4 and 1/8.