Fractions and Comparisons in Word Problems

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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 add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is the first step to add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator for both fractions.

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How do you find a common denominator?

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The common denominator is usually the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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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 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.