Representing Fractions

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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 of 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 of a fraction show?

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The denominator shows the total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, representing one part of a whole divided into equal parts.

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How do you represent the fraction 1/8 visually?

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1/8 can be represented by dividing a whole into 8 equal parts and shading one of those parts.

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What fraction represents 3 out of 5 pieces of a pizza?

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The fraction representing 3 out of 5 pieces of a pizza is 3/5.

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If a whole is divided into 6 equal parts, what is the value of one part?

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One part is represented by the fraction 1/6.

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How can you find a fraction equivalent to 1/2?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero integer, such as 2/4 or 3/6.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.