Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

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

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, etc.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the fraction of a shape that is shaded if 3 out of 8 parts are colored?

Back

The fraction shaded is 3/8.

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If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 1 part is not shaded, what is the fraction that is not shaded?

Back

The fraction that is not shaded is 1/10.

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What is the term for dividing a whole into equal parts?

Back

Partitioning.

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If a whole is divided into eighths, how many equal parts does it have?

Back

It has 8 equal parts.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.