Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator 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., 3/4).

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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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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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What is the rule for adding fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same (e.g., 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4).

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What is the rule for subtracting fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same (e.g., 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4).

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What is the process for simplifying a fraction?

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Divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).