Fractions Basics

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in 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 in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction represents one whole?

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1/1 or any fraction where the numerator equals the denominator, like 3/3.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.