Fraction Facts - Recap

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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).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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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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What does it mean when the numerator and denominator are the same?

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When the numerator and denominator are the same, the fraction equals 1 (e.g., 3/3 = 1).

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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 (e.g., 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4).

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same (e.g., 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4).

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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, as both represent the same part of a whole.