Identify Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed in the form a/b, where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and the denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is the process to 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 process to subtract fractions with different denominators?

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

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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, such as 1 1/2.

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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 to find the whole number, and use the remainder as the new numerator.