Fractions

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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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How do you reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 1/4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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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 9/4.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of 1, such as 1/7.

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How can you express 5/7 as a sum of unit fractions?

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5/7 can be expressed as 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7 + 1/7.

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What does it mean for one fraction to be greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is higher when both fractions are expressed with the same denominator.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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What is the symbol for 'greater than'?

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The symbol for 'greater than' is '>'.