Understanding Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is equal to 1.

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What is a non-unit fraction?

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A non-unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is not 1

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Fractions that have different numerators and denominators but are equal to the same value.

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What is a numerator?

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The numerator represents the dividend.

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What is a denominator?

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The divisor

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What is a proper fraction?

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• One which is part of a whole, where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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Where the numerator is greater than the denominator.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator to find the integer and remainder.

Write the remainder on top of the original denominator as the fraction part, next to the integer part.

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

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1. 1) Multiply the whole number by the denominator.

2. 2) Add on the numerator.

4. 3) Write the improper fraction by using the calculated value as the numerator over the original denominator.

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What is a mixed number fraction?

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An integer written with a fraction and a fractional part.