fraction practice

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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).

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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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How do you subtract fractions with like denominators?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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How do you add fractions with like denominators?

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Add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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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 is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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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. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is the process to multiply fractions?

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Multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is the process to divide fractions?

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Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (the second fraction).