Fraction

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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 slash, like 1/2.

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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.

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What does it mean if a fraction is proper?

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A proper fraction has a numerator that is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

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What does it mean if a fraction is improper?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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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 1 1/2.

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

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To convert, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.