Fraction Concepts

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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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 compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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, like 3 1/2.

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How do 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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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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 add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction with a numerator of 1, such as 1/3 or 1/5.

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How do you write a fraction as a sum of unit fractions?

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Break down the fraction into parts that are all unit fractions. For example, 3/4 = 1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4.