Fraction Basics

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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 represent 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 is represented halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What fraction is represented by the point A if it is three-quarters of the way from 0 to 1?

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The fraction represented by point A is 3/4.

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How do you compare fractions to determine which is smaller?

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To compare fractions, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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 simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can 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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.