6.3.1 - 24 Qs - Introduction to 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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts in the whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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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 1 1/2.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 1/4.

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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 5/4.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, including zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.