Fraction Basics

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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 line, like 1/2.

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What is the top number in a fraction called?

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

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What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

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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 does the fraction 1/4 represent?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts of a whole.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction is represented by the shaded area if 2 out of 6 parts are shaded?

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The fraction is 2/6.

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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You can simplify 4/8 to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.

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What is an equivalent fraction to 2/4?

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An equivalent fraction to 2/4 is 1/2.

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If you have 3/4 of a chocolate bar and you give away 1/4, how much do you have left?

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You have 2/4 or 1/2 of the chocolate bar left.

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What does it mean if a fraction is improper?

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An improper fraction has a numerator that is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.