Fractions Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators. For example, 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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What does it mean to double a fraction?

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Doubling a fraction means multiplying it by 2. For example, doubling 3/4 gives you 2 * (3/4) = 6/4 or 1 1/2.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, if they have the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 2 1/4.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the probability of an event?

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Probability is a measure of how likely an event is to occur, calculated as the number of favorable outcomes divided by the total number of possible outcomes.

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How do you find the total amount when adding fractions?

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To find the total amount when adding fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, add the numerators, and simplify if necessary.

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What is the difference between regular and diet soda in a word problem?

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In a word problem, the difference between regular and diet soda can be found by subtracting the amount of regular soda from the total amount of soda.