5.3I

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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 (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 3/5 of 20, calculate (3 * 20) / 5 = 12.

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What does it mean to distribute something evenly?

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To distribute something evenly means to share it equally among a certain number of people or groups.

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What is the equation for finding a fraction of a total?

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The equation is: Fraction of Total = (Numerator/Denominator) * Total.

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What is the meaning of '2/3 of a report'?

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'2/3 of a report' means that two out of three equal parts of the report are being referred to.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/2 = 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5.

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What is the term for the top number in a fraction?

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The top number in a fraction is called the numerator.

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What is the term for the bottom number in a fraction?

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The bottom number in a fraction is called the denominator.

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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. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then subtract the numerators.