A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as $$\frac{a}{b}$$ , where 'a' is the numerator (the part) and 'b' is the denominator (the whole).

How do you find the fraction of a whole?

To find the fraction of a whole, divide the part by the whole. For example, if you have 3 apples out of 12, the fraction is $$\frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the fraction of a pizza left if 3 out of 8 pieces are eaten?

If 3 out of 8 pieces are eaten, the fraction of pizza left is $$\frac{5}{8}$$ .

How do you find the remaining fraction after spending part of your money?

To find the remaining fraction after spending, subtract the fraction spent from 1 (the whole). For example, if $$\frac{4}{7}$$ is spent, the remaining fraction is $$1 - \frac{4}{7} = \frac{3}{7}$$ .

What is the total when combining fractions?

To find the total when combining fractions, add the fractions together. For example, combining $$\frac{4}{8}$$ , $$\frac{3}{8}$$ , and $$\frac{6}{8}$$ gives $$\frac{4+3+6}{8} = \frac{13}{8} = 1\frac{5}{8}$$ .

What is the fraction left after serving part of a whole?

To find the fraction left after serving part of a whole, subtract the fraction served from the total. For example, if $$1\frac{1}{4}$$ pans are served from 2 pans, the fraction left is $$2 - 1\frac{1}{4} = 3/4$$ .

What is the importance of finding a common denominator?

Finding a common denominator is important when adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators, as it allows you to combine the fractions accurately.

How do you express a fraction as a decimal?

To express a fraction as a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, $$\frac{1}{4} = 0.25$$ .

What is the relationship between fractions and division?

Fractions can be interpreted as division. For example, $$\frac{3}{4}$$ means 3 divided by 4.

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions with the same denominator?

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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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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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, if they have the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator. If they have different denominators, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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