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 is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or part of a whole.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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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.

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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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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What is the process of multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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What is the result of multiplying 2/3 by 3/4?

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The result is 1/2.