Fractions Overview

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that 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 is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction for 1/3?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. For example, 1/3 = 2/6 (1x2)/(3x2).

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What fraction is represented at point A on a number line if it is between 0 and 1?

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The fraction represented at point A can be determined by counting the equal parts on the number line.

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Is 0/2 equivalent to 0?

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Yes, 0/2 is equivalent to 0 because the numerator is 0.

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What fraction does the red dot represent on the number line if it is located at 5/8?

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The red dot represents the fraction 5/8 on the number line.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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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.