Fractions

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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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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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What is the fraction for one-half?

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1/2

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What is the fraction for one-third?

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1/3

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What is the fraction for one-fourth?

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1/4

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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 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 for subtracting fractions?

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Subtract fractions by finding a common denominator, converting the fractions, and then subtracting the numerators.

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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.