Fractions Unit Review

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/12.

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How do you decompose a fraction into unit fractions?

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To decompose a fraction into unit fractions, you express it as a sum of fractions where each fraction has a numerator of 1.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be 'more' than half?

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A fraction is 'more' than half if its value is greater than 1/2, meaning the numerator is greater than half of the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 7/4 or 5/5.

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How can you identify a fraction on a number line?

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To identify a fraction on a number line, locate the fraction's value between 0 and 1, dividing the segment into equal parts based on the denominator.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions represent division; for example, the fraction 3/4 represents 3 divided by 4.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.