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 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?

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The numerator represents the number of parts being considered or the number of shaded parts in a visual representation.

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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 into which the whole is divided.

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How do you identify a fraction that is not shaded in a visual representation?

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To identify the fraction that is not shaded, count the total parts and subtract the shaded parts from it, then express the result as a fraction of the total.

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1, which means the entire quantity is considered.

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What is the fraction for half of a whole?

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The fraction for half of a whole is 1/2.

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What is the fraction for a quarter of a whole?

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The fraction for a quarter of a whole is 1/4.

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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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).