Number and Operations: Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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. It shows how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator.

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What is a number line?

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A number line is a straight line with numbers placed at equal intervals. It helps to visualize numbers and fractions.