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What Does 1/4 As A Fraction? [Solved]
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Fractions: A fraction is a part of a whole, represented by two numbers separated by a line or slash. It is used to represent parts of a whole number or quantity.
Numerator: The top number in the fraction is called the numerator and represents the number of parts being considered.
Denominator: The bottom number in the fraction is called the denominator and represents the total number of parts that make up the whole.
Equivalent Fractions: Equivalent fractions are fractions that have different numerators and denominators but represent equal amounts or values when reduced to their lowest terms (simplest form).
Simplifying Fractions: Simplifying fractions involves reducing them to their lowest terms by dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF).
Adding & Subtracting Fractions: When adding or subtracting fractions, it’s important to first make sure they have equivalent denominators before performing any calculations with them; if not, you must first find equivalent fractions with like denominators before adding/subtracting them together.
Multiplying & Dividing Fractions: To multiply two fractions together, simply multiply their numerators together and then multiply their denominators together; for division, flip (invert) one of the fractions before multiplying them together as you would with any other multiplication problem
Fractions are a way of expressing numbers that are not whole. They’re made up of two parts: a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number). Fractions can be used to represent parts of a whole, like when you cut an apple into four pieces, each piece is one-fourth or 1/4 of the apple. You can also use fractions to compare two different amounts, like if you have three apples and your friend has five apples, then you have three-fifths or 3/5 as many apples as your friend. Fractions are super useful!
