Fractions

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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 is the top number of a fraction and represents 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 is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates 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.

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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.

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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 proper fraction.

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What does the symbol '>' mean in fractions?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and 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' and 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' and indicates that two fractions represent the same value.

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How do you compare two fractions with different denominators?

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