Intro to Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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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 does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

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 convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

Back

0.2

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?

Back

0.375

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How do you simplify a fraction?

Back

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

Front

Simplify the fraction 15/20.

Back

3/4

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

Back

Fractions can be converted to decimals, and decimals can be expressed as fractions.

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 3/8?

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1/2 is greater than 3/8.