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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 shape.

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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 the whole is divided into.

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How do you determine the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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To determine the fraction of a shape that is shaded, divide the number of shaded parts (numerator) by the total number of parts (denominator).

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What is the importance of size when partitioning shapes?

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The size of the parts must be equal when partitioning shapes to accurately represent fractions.

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What is the fraction equivalent of one whole?

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The fraction equivalent of one whole is 1/1.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 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 over the original denominator.