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If a fraction's denominator is increased, the number gets smaller.

If a fraction's denominator is decreased, the number gets bigger.

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What happens to the fraction if the numerator is increased?

If the numerator of the fraction is increased and the denominator doesn't change, then the value of the fraction increases.


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What happens if you get an improper fraction in a mixed number?

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What happens when you multiply both a numerator and a denominator of a fraction by 4?

You will get an equivalent fraction.


What happens when you multiply the numerator and denominator in a fraction by nine?

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What happens if your numerator is bigger then your denominator?

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