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A proper fraction has a numerator that the smaller than the denominator
What is a proper fraction?
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An improper is a special fraction in which the numerator is larger than the denominator.
What is an improper fraction?
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A mixed number is also a special type of fraction that consists of a whole number and a proper fraction.
What is a mixed number?
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3/4
What is 1/4 + 2/4?
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The number of quarters.
What does the 5 tell you in 5/4?
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There are two wholes in the fraction.
What does the 2 tell you in 2 1/3 ?
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7/9
Using your fraction pieces, tell what is 5/9 + 2/9 .
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The number of equal parts each whole is divided into.
What does the 4 tell you in 6/4?
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3/3
Represent the whole number in 1 2/3 as a fraction.
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