Fractions

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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).

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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, such as 2 1/3.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the denominator is the fraction.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the denominator.

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What is the sum of 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3?

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1 whole 2/3.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fractions?

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It means 'greater than' and is used to compare two fractions.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fractions?

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It means 'less than' and is used to compare two fractions.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in fractions?

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It means 'equal to' and indicates that two fractions represent the same value.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.