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 tells 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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an example of a proper fraction?

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1/2 is a proper fraction because the numerator (1) is less than the denominator (2).

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What is an example of an improper fraction?

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5/4 is an improper fraction because the numerator (5) is greater than the denominator (4).

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What is a mixed number?

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

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 1/4 is eaten?

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3/4 of the pizza is left.

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If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

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1/4 represents one part of the circle.

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 8 parts?

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The fraction is 3/8.