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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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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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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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 (e.g., 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 (e.g., 2 1/2).

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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 the relationship between 1/2 and 2/4?

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1/2 is equal to 2/4 because they represent the same part of a whole.

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What is the result of 5/6 compared to 3/4?

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5/6 is greater than 3/4.

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What is the result of 7/8 compared to 9/10?

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7/8 is less than 9/10.