4th Grade Fraction Review

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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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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another fraction.

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How do you decompose a fraction?

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Decomposing a fraction means breaking it down into smaller fractions that add up to the original fraction.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/4?

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The sum is 3/4.

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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 equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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What is the process to find an equivalent fraction for 1/4?

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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by the same number, e.g., 1/4 = 2/8.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.