FRACTION FUN

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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What does 1/2 mean?

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1/2 means that the whole is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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What does 3/4 mean?

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3/4 means that the whole is divided into 4 equal parts, and we have 3 of those parts.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, even though the numbers are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed 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 3/4.