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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction is a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have or are considering.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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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.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is the process for multiplying fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and multiply the denominators together.

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What is the process for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor (the second fraction).

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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.