Introduction to Fractions

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What fraction of the circle is pizza if it represents 1/4 of the whole?

Back

1/4

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What does the number 5 represent in a fraction?

Back

The number of parts the whole is divided into.

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What is special about a fraction when the numerator and denominator are the same?

Back

The fraction is equal to 1.

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What is the term for the number on the bottom of a fraction?

Back

Denominator.

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A number that represents part of a whole.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The number on the top of a fraction that represents how many parts are being considered.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.