fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to its denominator, like 9/4.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, then add the numerator. For example, 2 1/4 = (2*4 + 1)/4 = 9/4.

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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 is the new numerator.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 3/4 > 1/2.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 1/2 < 3/4.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 1/2 = 2/4.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that shows how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.