Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts into which a whole is divided.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered out of the total parts indicated by the denominator.

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What is the unit fraction for 1/5?

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The unit fraction for 1/5 is 1/5 itself.

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How do you add two fractions with the same denominator?

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To add two fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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

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The sum of 1/4 and 1/4 is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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

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The difference between 3/4 and 1/4 is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 1/3 or 2/5.

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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 5/4 or 3/3.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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An equivalent fraction of 1/2 is 2/4 or 3/6.