A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

What is the formula for finding the total when a part and a fraction of the total are known?

The formula is: Total = Part ÷ Fraction. For example, if 75 pages is $$\frac{3}{5}$$ of a book, then Total = $$75 \div \frac{3}{5} = 125$$ .

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how is it used with fractions?

The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share. It is used to find a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions.

What is the greatest common divisor (GCD)?

The greatest common divisor (GCD) is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. It is used to simplify fractions.

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

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.

What is the importance of understanding fractions in real-life situations?

Understanding fractions is important for cooking, budgeting, measuring, and many everyday tasks that involve parts of a whole.

What is the relationship between fractions and division?

Fractions represent division. For example, $$\frac{a}{b}$$ can be interpreted as 'a divided by b'.

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What is a fraction?

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How do you find the total number of items when given a fraction of the total?

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What does it mean to divide a quantity into equal parts?

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How do you calculate the number of batches made from a total amount of an ingredient?

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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What is a reciprocal in mathematics?

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

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