Unit 2 Flashcard

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 2/3.

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The denominator is 5.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the proper fraction.

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The value is 1 4/5.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered out of the whole.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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The product is 2.

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How do you identify an improper fraction from a set of options?

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Look for a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.