Writing and Solving Expressions with Fractions

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What do we do when we see Sum?

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Add

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What is an expression?

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A math sentence with numbers and operations.

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Solve: eight tenths of the difference of seven and six.

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8/10 or 4/5

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How would you write three-fifths of two?

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3/5 x 2

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Solve: two thirds of the sum of one and two.

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2

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What is a fraction?

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A part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

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What does the term 'numerator' refer to in a fraction?

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The top number in a fraction that represents how many parts we have.

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What does the term 'denominator' refer to in a fraction?

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The bottom number in a fraction that represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator; an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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