Fractions

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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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Which is greater: 1/3 or 1/2?

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1/3 < 1/2.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be 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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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 3 1/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What is the smallest fraction: 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, or 1/2?

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1/8 is the smallest fraction.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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