Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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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 denominator in a fraction represent?

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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 subtract 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 the process to compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/2?

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3/4

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/2?

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1/4

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators (3 and 4) is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

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What is 5/6 compared to 3/4?

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What is the sum of 2/5 and 1/5?

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3/5