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 find the fraction of a shape that is shaded, divide the area of the shaded part by the total area of the shape.

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What is the fraction of a shape that is not shaded?

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The fraction that is not shaded can be found by subtracting the shaded fraction from 1 (or the whole).

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If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 1/8.

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If a circle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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The fraction not shaded is 2/3.

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How can 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 do 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).