Identify Fractions, Mixed Numbers & Improper Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 3/4 is a mixed number, where 1 is the whole number and 3/4 is the fraction.

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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. For example, 5/4 and 7/7 are improper fractions.

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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, add the numerator, and place that result over the original denominator. For example, 1 3/4 becomes (1*4 + 3)/4 = 7/4.

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

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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 over the original denominator. For example, 7/4 becomes 1 3/4.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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What is the value of 2/4 in simplest form?

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The value of 2/4 in simplest form is 1/2.

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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 whole numbers it falls between and divide the space into equal parts according to the denominator.

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What is the fraction represented by 3 shaded parts out of 8?

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The fraction represented is 3/8.