Fractions! Numbers & Operations Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than 1?

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A fraction is less than 1 when the numerator is smaller than the denominator.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 when the numerator is larger than the denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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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 lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.