A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

How do you visualize the fraction $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

Visualizing $$\frac{1}{2}$$ can be done by dividing a shape (like a circle or rectangle) into 2 equal parts and shading 1 of those parts.

What is the fraction represented by a shaded area of 0 out of 5 equal parts?

The fraction represented is $$\frac{0}{5}$$ , which equals 0.

What is the fraction represented by a shaded area of 4 out of 9 equal parts?

The fraction represented is $$\frac{4}{9}$$ .

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

What is the relationship between fractions and division?

A fraction $$\frac{a}{b}$$ can be interpreted as the division of 'a' by 'b', or $$a \div b$$ .

What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same: $$\frac{a}{c} + \frac{b}{c} = \frac{a+b}{c}$$ .

How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

What is a mixed number?

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction and indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the fraction represented by a shaded area of 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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