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What is a fraction?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What does it mean if two fractions are equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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.

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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, such as 1 1/2.

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

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The sum of 1/4 and 1/4 is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/6?

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The sum of 1/3 and 1/6 is 1/2.