Fractions!!!

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What are equivalent fractions?

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

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 4/8.

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Is 3/4 equivalent to 6/8?

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Yes, 3/4 is equivalent to 6/8.

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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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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 5/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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