Math 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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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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 indicates 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 have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the difference between 2/5 and 1/4?

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2/5 - 1/4 = 3/20.

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If you color in 2 more slices of a pizza that has 8 slices, what fraction of the pizza is colored?

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If you color in 2 more slices, the fraction is 5/8.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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An equivalent fraction for 1/2 is 2/4.

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What is the sum of 2/5 and 3/10?

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2/5 + 3/10 = 7/10.