fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/2.

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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 numerator of the fraction.

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What fraction of a whole is represented by 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts of a whole.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What is equivalent to the fraction 2/4?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.