Fractions Flashcard

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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 term 'denominator' mean?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the term 'numerator' mean?

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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 is a 'proper fraction'?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 1/2).

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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 (e.g., 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 proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/2).

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find the least common denominator (LCD), convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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