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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or the number of shaded parts in a visual representation.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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How do you find the fraction of shaded parts in a diagram?

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Count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of parts in the diagram.

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What is the fraction of unshaded area if 5 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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The fraction of unshaded area is 3/8, calculated as (total parts - shaded parts) / total parts.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the process to add two fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert both fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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Ensure both fractions have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.