Fractions 2nd Grade

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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How do you identify a shaded fraction in a shape?

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Count the number of shaded parts (numerator) and divide by the total number of parts (denominator) in the shape.

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What is the fraction for a circle that is divided into 3 equal parts with 1 part shaded?

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The fraction is 1/3.

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If 7 out of 8 parts of a shape are colored pink, what is the fraction that represents the pink area?

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The fraction is 7/8.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.