Fractions 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).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/5?

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4/10 is an equivalent fraction of 2/5.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/3?

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1/2 is larger than 1/3.

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What is the fraction represented by two shaded parts out of four?

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The fraction is 2/4, which can also be simplified to 1/2.

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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 numerator of the fraction.