Basic Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents 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 is the bottom number in a fraction and indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of two numbers?

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To find the GCF, list the factors of each number and identify the largest factor that appears in both lists.

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Why is it important to find the GCF when working with fractions?

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Finding the GCF helps simplify fractions to their simplest form, making calculations easier.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you 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 a mixed number?

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What is a unit fraction?

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How can 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.