A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

How do you compare fractions?

To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The larger fraction has the greater value.

A decimal is a way to represent fractions using a point. For example, $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is represented as 0.5.

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, $$\frac{3}{4} = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75$$ .

What is a proper fraction?

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as $$\frac{2}{5}$$ .

What is an improper fraction?

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as $$\frac{5}{4}$$ .

How do you simplify a fraction?

To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their GCF. For example, $$\frac{4}{8} = \frac{4 ÷ 4}{8 ÷ 4} = \frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is a unit fraction?

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, such as $$\frac{1}{5}$$ .

How do you find equivalent fractions?

To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number. For example, $$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{3}{6}$$ .

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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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What is a 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 over the original denominator.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder. For example, the GCF of 8 and 12 is 4.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share. For example, the LCM of 3 and 4 is 12.

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