Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as one number over another, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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When fractions have the same denominator, compare the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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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 has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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What fraction is represented by the shaded part of a shape?

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To find the fraction of the shaded part, count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of parts.

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What is 1/4 + 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.