Fractions Review Practice

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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 3 \frac{2}{5}.

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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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 are being considered.

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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 numerator of the proper fraction.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is the process of finding a part of a whole?

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To find a part of a whole, multiply the whole by the fraction representing the part.