Basic Fraction Practice

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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 indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you simplify the fraction 9/12?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3. So, 9/12 simplifies to 3/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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To find a fraction of a shape, count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What is the fraction 1/4 in percentage?

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1/4 is equivalent to 25%.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.