Fractions: What fraction is shaded?

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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 ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates 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 indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you determine the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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To determine the fraction that is shaded, count the number of shaded parts (numerator) and divide by the total number of equal parts (denominator).

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What is the fraction of a rectangle that is not shaded if ¾ is shaded?

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If ¾ of the rectangle is shaded, then ¼ of the rectangle is not shaded.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and multiply by 100.

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What is the relationship between shaded and unshaded fractions in a shape?

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The sum of the shaded fraction and the unshaded fraction equals 1 (or the whole).

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How can 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 an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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.