Fractions

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What must you have to add and subtract fractions?

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Common denominators

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Change the following mixed number into an improper fraction: 5 7/8

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47/8

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Reduce the following fraction: 16/20 =

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4/5

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If you color in 2 more slices what is the fraction? (Assuming 3 slices are colored out of 8)

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5/8

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Reduce the following fraction: 25/55

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5/11

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction, indicating how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction, indicating the total number of equal parts.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms.