4th Math TEKS 4.2G

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What is the definition of a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates 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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators together and keep the same denominator.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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Multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the process to compare two fractions?

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Convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form to see which is larger.