Identifying Fractions/Equivalent

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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 represents the number of equal parts being considered.

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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 in the whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of the whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the fraction represented by the shaded area in a diagram?

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The fraction represented by the shaded area is the ratio of the shaded part to the total area.

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How do you identify fractions on a number line?

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

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What is the fraction of a whole that is not shaded if 4/5 is shaded?

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If 4/5 is shaded, then 1/5 of the whole is not shaded.

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What is the relationship between improper fractions and mixed numbers?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator, while a mixed number combines a whole number and 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.