Intro to Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents 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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What is the fraction for one whole?

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Which fraction is equal to 1?

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What does it mean if a fraction is less than 1?

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A fraction is less than 1 if the numerator is smaller than the denominator.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction is greater than 1 if the numerator is larger than the denominator.

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What is three-fourths represented as a fraction?

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How do you compare fractions?

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You can compare fractions by looking at their numerators and denominators or by converting them to a common denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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