Fraction Word Problems- Eze

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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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 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 subtract fractions?

Back

To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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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 1 1/2.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the process to compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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How do you find the difference between two fractions?

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To find the difference, subtract the smaller fraction from the larger fraction after ensuring they have the same denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/8?

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1/2 + 1/8 = 5/8.

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If Daniel crawled 1/2 yard and the spider crawled 1/8 yard, how much farther did the spider crawl than the beetle?

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The spider crawled 3/8 yard farther than the beetle.