Line Plots with Fractions

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What is a line plot?

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A line plot is a graph that shows the frequency of data along a number line, often used to display measurements or quantities.

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How do you read a line plot?

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To read a line plot, look at the marks above the number line to see how many times each value occurs.

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What does each mark on a line plot represent?

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Each mark on a line plot represents a data point or measurement.

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How do you find the total from a line plot?

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To find the total, add up all the values represented by the marks on the line plot.

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What is a fraction?

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the mixed number?

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How do you convert an improper 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.

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What is the difference between two fractions?

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The difference between two fractions is found by subtracting the second fraction from the first, ensuring they have a common denominator.