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 two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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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 shows 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If Jake cuts his candy bar into 4 pieces and gives away 2, what fraction does he have left?

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2/4 or 1/2.

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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 smallest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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You subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.

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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 is a mixed number?

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