Fractional Distance

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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What does the term 'distance' refer to in mathematics?

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Distance refers to the amount of space between two points, often measured in units such as meters or kilometers.

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How do you find a fractional distance between two points?

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To find a fractional distance, multiply the total distance between the two points by the fraction.

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If point A is at 0 and point B is at 10, what is the distance at 2/5 of the way from A to B?

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The distance at 2/5 of the way from A to B is 4 (2/5 of 10 is 4).

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What is the formula to calculate the fractional distance from point C to point D?

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Fractional Distance = (Fraction) * (Distance from C to D).

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If the distance from C to D is 14 units, what is 1/2 of that distance?

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1/2 of 14 units is 7 units.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How can you express 3/4 as a decimal?

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3/4 can be expressed as 0.75.

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What is the relationship between fractions and ratios?

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Fractions are a type of ratio that specifically compares a part to a whole.