GO Math 8.6 Relate Fractions and Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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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. It shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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. It indicates the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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How do you convert a fraction to a whole number?

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If the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator, you can divide the numerator by the denominator to get a whole number.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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What is a mixed number?

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is a whole number?

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Whole numbers are non-negative numbers without fractions or decimals. They include 0, 1, 2, 3, and so on.

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What is the relationship between fractions and whole numbers?

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