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, where the numerator indicates how many parts are taken and the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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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 does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What is the term for dividing something into two equal parts?

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Halves.

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If a pizza is divided into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

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Each part is called a quarter.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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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 may be different.

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What is the process of adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with that denominator, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, simply subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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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.