Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents 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 is the top number of a fraction and represents 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 of a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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What fraction is equal to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 2/2 or 4/4.

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What is the fraction 4/1 equal to?

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4/1 is equal to 4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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You need to find a common denominator before adding. For example, 1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.