fractions

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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 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 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 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, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/2.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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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 proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

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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.