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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents 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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To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is an example of adding fractions with the same denominator?

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1/4 + 2/4 = (1+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, you subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is an example of subtracting fractions with the same denominator?

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3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/2.

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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 new numerator.

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What is an example of converting an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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7/4 = 1 3/4 (7 divided by 4 is 1 with a remainder of 3).