Do Now Flashcard 6th Grade 12/6/24

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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, expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of equal parts being considered.

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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 in the whole.

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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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What is the process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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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.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the definition of a decimal?

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A decimal is a way to represent fractions using a base-10 system, where numbers are expressed with a decimal point.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the definition of a percentage?

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A percentage is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100.