Fraction Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 different denominators?

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

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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Ensure the fractions have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you compare fractions?

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Convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the process to convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.

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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.