A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the part) and 'b' is the denominator (the whole).

How do you simplify the fraction $$\frac{7}{21}$$ ?

Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 7. So, $$\frac{7 \div 7}{21 \div 7} = \frac{1}{3}$$ .

Convert the improper fraction $$\frac{27}{2}$$ to a mixed number.

$$\frac{27}{2} = 13 \frac{1}{2}$$ .

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

Convert the mixed number 3 $$\frac{1}{4}$$ to an improper fraction.

$$3 \frac{1}{4} = \frac{3 \times 4 + 1}{4} = \frac{13}{4}$$ .

What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

The GCD is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

How do you find the GCD of 8 and 12?

The GCD of 8 and 12 is 4, as it is the largest number that divides both 8 and 12.

What is the simplest form of the fraction $$\frac{4}{8}$$ ?

$$\frac{4}{8} = \frac{4 \div 4}{8 \div 4} = \frac{1}{2}$$ .

What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

How do you represent the mixed number 4 $$\frac{2}{3}$$ as an improper fraction?

$$4 \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4 \times 3 + 2}{3} = \frac{14}{3}$$ .

What mixed number is represented by the model showing 3 whole parts and 1/4?

The mixed number is 3 $$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an improper fraction?

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is a mixed number?

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