Fractions Number Lines

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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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How do you determine if a fraction is proper or improper?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator equal to or larger than the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the numerator of the proper fraction.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals, used to represent numbers visually.

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How do you represent fractions on a number line?

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Fractions are represented on a number line by dividing the segment between whole numbers into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What is equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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Multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.