Module 3 Review

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the term 'numerator' mean in a fraction?

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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 term 'denominator' mean in a fraction?

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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 add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators.

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What is the process for subtracting fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a base-10 system, where numbers are expressed with a decimal point.

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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.

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What is the definition of a percentage?

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A percentage is a fraction expressed as a part of 100, often used to compare relative sizes.