Fraction Word Problems

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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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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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 is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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How do you find the fraction of a shaded area in a model?

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To find the fraction of a shaded area, divide the number of shaded parts (numerator) by the total number of equal parts (denominator).

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If 5/8 of the balls got lost, what fraction represents the amount that did not get lost?

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The fraction that represents the amount of balls that did not get lost is 3/8.

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What fraction represents equal sharing among three people?

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To share something equally among three people, it should be divided into thirds.

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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 improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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