Fraction Concepts Review

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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 numbers in the numerator and denominator are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction for 6/48?

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To find an equivalent fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For 6/48, dividing both by 6 gives 1/8, and dividing by 2 gives 3/24.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction to its lowest terms?

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Reducing a fraction to its lowest terms means simplifying it so that the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, 8/24 can be reduced to 1/3.

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What is the lowest term of the fraction 7/21?

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The lowest term of 7/21 is 1/3, obtained by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 7.

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How do you compare two fractions like 7/8 and 5/9?

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To compare fractions, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form. 7/8 is greater than 5/9.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 2/3?

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An equivalent fraction for 2/3 is 4/6, obtained by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 2.

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What is the process to reduce the fraction 8/24?

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To reduce 8/24, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 8, resulting in 1/3.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in 3/4, 3 is the part and 4 is the whole.

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What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

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The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. For example, the GCD of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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