Fractional Units

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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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What is the fractional unit of a whole divided into 6 equal parts called?

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Sixths.

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What is the fractional unit of a whole divided into 2 equal parts called?

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Halves.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What fraction represents one third?

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1/3.

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What fraction represents one half?

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1/2.

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What fraction represents one fourth?

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1/4.

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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.