Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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Are 1/2 and 2/4 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions because they represent the same part of a whole.

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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 are different.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is 1/4 + 2/4?

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1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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What is 3/4 - 1/4?

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3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4, which is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 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.