Understanding Fractions

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What fraction is equal to 1?

Back

3/3.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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How many fourths are in one whole?

Back

4.

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What are equivalent fractions?

Back

Fractions that have different numerators and denominators but represent the same value.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A part of a whole, represented as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The top number that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

The bottom number that represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A number that combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.