Fraction Review

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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, such as 14/5.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you find a missing numerator in a fraction?

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To find a missing numerator, you can set up a proportion. For example, in 2/3 = ?/9, the missing numerator is 6.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.2B

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What is the lowest common denominator (LCD) of 2/7 and 2/21?

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The lowest common denominator of 2/7 and 2/21 is 21.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 1/4 is equivalent to 2/8.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you order fractions from greatest to least?

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To order fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form. For example, 4/6, 5/11, and 3/7 can be ordered as 4/6, 5/11, 3/7.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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, such as 3/4.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its simplest form, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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, such as 2 1/3.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2