fractions

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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 line, like 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is greater than or equal to the denominator (bottom number), like 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 fraction, like 2 1/2.

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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 is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What does equivalent fractions mean?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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Is 1/3 equivalent to 4/12?

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Yes, because when you simplify 4/12, it equals 1/3.

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What is the sum of 6 2/8 and 5 4/8?

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The sum is 11 3/4.

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What is the difference between 9 7/8 and 2 5/8?

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The difference is 7 1/4.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction that shows how many parts are being considered.