Concepts in 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 is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 1/2.

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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, like 5/4.

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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, like 2 1/3.

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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 numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the fraction for 6 out of 10 parts?

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The fraction is 6/10.