Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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. It represents 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. It indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you represent 1/4 on a number line?

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To represent 1/4 on a number line, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 4 equal parts. The first mark after 0 is 1/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 1/2 by 2 gives 2/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (e.g., 3/4), while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.