T7 Fractions Flashcard 3

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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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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 over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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If the numerators are the same, what happens to the value of the fraction as the denominator decreases?

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The value of the fraction increases; it becomes greater.

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What are multiples of a number?

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Multiples of a number are the products of that number and whole numbers (e.g., multiples of 5 are 5, 10, 15, 20, etc.).

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What is the first step in ordering fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What is the relationship between the size of the denominator and the value of the fraction?

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As the denominator increases, the value of the fraction decreases, assuming the numerator remains constant.

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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.

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What is the difference between a numerator and a denominator?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction, representing how many parts are taken, while the denominator is the bottom part, representing the total number of equal parts.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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