Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/7.

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How do you write 5/7 as a unit fraction?

Back

1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 12/4.

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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 to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 4/9.

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

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

Front

What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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1 whole 2/3.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms.

Front

What is the reduced form of 16/20?

Back

4/5.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.