Understanding Fractions

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Definition of a fraction

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A part of a whole, expressed as a/b

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Numerator

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Top number in a fraction

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Denominator

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Bottom number in a fraction

Front

Equivalent fractions

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Fractions that represent the same value

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Simplifying fractions

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Reducing to lowest terms

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Mixed number

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Whole number and a fraction

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Improper fraction

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Numerator larger than denominator

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Converting improper to mixed

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Divide numerator by denominator

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Adding fractions

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Common denominator needed

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Subtracting fractions

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Common denominator needed