Fraction review

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2\frac{1}{3}.

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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, like \frac{22}{3}.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the numerator of the fraction.

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What is 1/2 of 12?

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1/2 of 12 is 6.

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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What is cross multiplication?

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Cross multiplication is a method used to compare two fractions by multiplying the numerator of one fraction by the denominator of the other.

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What fraction represents half of a whole?

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The fraction that represents half of a whole is \frac{1}{2}.

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What is the fraction of circles if there are 6 circles out of 12 shapes?

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The fraction of circles is \frac{6}{12}, which simplifies to \frac{1}{2}.

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How do you simplify the fraction \frac{6}{9}?

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To simplify \frac{6}{9}, divide both the numerator and denominator by 3, resulting in \frac{2}{3}.

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What is the equivalent fraction of \frac{1}{2}?

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The equivalent fraction of \frac{1}{2} is \frac{5}{10}.