Fractions

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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 the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different (e.g., 1/2 = 2/4).

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What does it mean when one fraction is greater than another?

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A fraction is greater than another if its value is larger when both fractions are expressed with the same denominator.

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What does it mean when one fraction is less than another?

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A fraction is less than another if its value is smaller when both fractions are expressed with the same denominator.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the common denominator of 1/2 and 1/4?

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The common denominator of 1/2 and 1/4 is 4.

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Solve: 1/3 + 1/6 = ?

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1/3 + 1/6 = 1/2.