Fraction Review

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that 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 that tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they look different, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find a fraction equivalent to 2/6?

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You can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, 2/6 is equivalent to 4/12.

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What fraction is located at the point 4/6 on the number line?

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4/6 is a point on the number line that represents four parts out of six.

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What fraction is located at the point 6/4 on the number line?

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6/4 is an improper fraction that represents six parts out of four, which is greater than one.

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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, like 6/4.

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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.

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How can 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. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.