Fractions STAAR Practice

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for fractions to be equivalent?

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

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

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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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, such as 3/4.

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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 5/4.

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What are similar fractions?

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Similar fractions are fractions that have the same denominator, such as 1/4 and 3/4.

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What are dissimilar fractions?

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Dissimilar fractions are fractions that have different denominators, such as 1/4 and 1/3.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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To compare fractions with the same denominator, look at the numerators; the larger numerator indicates the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or compare their decimal values.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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The sum of 1/4 and 1/4 is 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.