Fraction

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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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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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, such as 9/4.

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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 1/4.

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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 over the denominator is the fraction.

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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, add the numerator, and place that over the denominator.

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

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To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The GCF is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The LCM is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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What is the result of 4 ÷ 2?

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2

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Which symbol is used to compare fractions: >, <, or =?

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Use '>' if the first fraction is greater than the second, '<' if it is less, and '=' if they are equal.