Fractions Fractions Fractions

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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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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, such as 5/4 or 21/8.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4 or 2/5.

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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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 1 1/4 or 2 3/4.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fractions?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two fractions.

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What does the symbol '<' mean in fractions?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two fractions.

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What does the symbol '=' mean in fractions?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two fractions represent the same value.