Fraction basics

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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 is the top number in a fraction and represents 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 and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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2/4, 3/6, and 4/8 are all equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1 (or 1/1).

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 1/4.

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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, like 5/4.

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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, like 1 1/2.