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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates 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 shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

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2/4 or 1/2.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the result of 3/4 - 1/4?

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2/4 or 1/2.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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What is the process to find a common denominator?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.