Fractions Basics

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and 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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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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.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number combines a whole number and a proper fraction.

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

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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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 to find the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another.

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How can you compare fractions with different denominators?

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Convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the product of two fractions?

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To find the product, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.