Fraction Concepts Review

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the numerator and denominator are different. For example, 2/3 and 4/6 are equivalent fractions.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction for 2/3?

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To find an equivalent fraction for 2/3, you can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number. For example, multiplying by 2 gives you 4/6.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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Reducing a fraction means simplifying it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the reduced form of 6/15?

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The reduced form of 6/15 is 2/5.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/5 = 0.20.

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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. For example, 3 1/2 is a mixed number.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is the mixed number for 7/2?

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The mixed number for 7/2 is 3 1/2.

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What is the process to find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/5 is 0.20.