Fractions

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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 it mean to reduce a fraction?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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How do you find an equivalent fraction for 2/16?

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To find an equivalent fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their GCD, which is 2. So, 2/16 = 1/8.

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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, such as 2 3/5.

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. For example, 2 3/5 = (2*5 + 3)/5 = 13/5.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction that indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction is represented at point G if it is 2/3?

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The fraction represented at point G is 2/3.

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How do you identify a fraction on a number line?

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To identify a fraction on a number line, locate the position between whole numbers that corresponds to the fraction's value.