Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means 3 parts out of 4 equal parts.

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What is 1/2?

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1/2 means 1 part out of 2 equal parts.

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What is 4/5?

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4/5 means 4 parts out of 5 equal parts.

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What is 6/8?

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6/8 means 6 parts out of 8 equal parts.

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What is 1/10?

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1/10 means 1 part out of 10 equal parts.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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