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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you multiply two fractions?

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To multiply two fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. For example, (3/10) x (2/4) = (3*2)/(10*4) = 6/40.

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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, such as 9/4.

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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 5 6/7.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 5 6/7 = (5*7 + 6)/7 = 41/7.

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What does the symbol '<' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two fractions to show that one is smaller than the other.

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What does the symbol '>' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two fractions to show that one is larger than the other.

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What does the symbol '=' mean when comparing fractions?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It is used to show that two fractions represent the same value.