Fraction conversions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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Reducing a fraction means simplifying it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Reduce the following fraction: 16/20

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4/5

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Reduce the following fraction: 36/44

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9/11

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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Which is greater: 5/6 or 3/4?

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5/6 is greater than 3/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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Give an example of equivalent fractions for 1/2.

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Examples include 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.