Naming 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 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 simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the fraction of a whole that is shaded if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded?

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The fraction of the whole that is shaded is 3/4.

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If a pizza has 8 slices and 3 are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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If 3 out of 8 slices are eaten, then 5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What is the fraction of a circle that is orange if 2 out of 8 parts are orange?

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The fraction of the circle that is orange is 2/8, which simplifies to 1/4.

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

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The term for dividing a whole into four equal parts is 'fourths'.