Fractions as Whole Numbers

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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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 in a whole.

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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.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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How can 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.

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What is the fraction 6/3 in whole numbers?

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6/3 equals 2 as a whole number.

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What is the fraction 8/4 in whole numbers?

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8/4 equals 2 as a whole number.

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What is the fraction 18/6 in whole numbers?

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18/6 equals 3 as a whole number.

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What is the fraction 6/2 in whole numbers?

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6/2 equals 3 as a whole number.