CAN-DO: Fraction of a whole Practice

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, such as 1/2, where the top number (numerator) indicates how many parts are taken, and the bottom number (denominator) indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean to find a fraction of a number?

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Finding a fraction of a number means multiplying the number by the fraction. For example, to find 1/2 of 10, you multiply 10 by 1/2, which equals 5.

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How do you calculate 1/3 of a number?

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To calculate 1/3 of a number, divide the number by 3. For example, 1/3 of 24 is 24 ÷ 3 = 8.

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What is 3/7 of 21?

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To find 3/7 of 21, multiply 21 by 3/7. This equals 9.

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How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator of the fraction by the whole number and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 of 15 is (1 × 15) / 4 = 15/4.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is 1/2 of 10?

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1/2 of 10 is 5, because 10 × 1/2 = 5.

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How do you find 2/3 of 18?

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To find 2/3 of 18, multiply 18 by 2/3. This equals 12.

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What is the definition of a numerator?

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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 definition of a denominator?

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