Introduction to Fractions (3.3A)

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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 two numbers: the numerator (top number) and the 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 an example of a fraction?

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1/2 is an example of a fraction, where 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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How do you read the fraction 3/4?

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You read 3/4 as 'three-fourths' or 'three quarters'.

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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. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/5.

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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, like 5/4.

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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, like 1 1/2.