Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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?

Back

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

Front

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.

Front

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

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 1/2?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.

Front

What fraction of a whole is represented by 3 out of 5?

Back

3/5 represents three parts out of a total of five equal parts.

Front

If you have a chocolate bar divided into 10 pieces and you eat 4, what fraction of the chocolate bar did you eat?

Back

You ate 4/10 of the chocolate bar.

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What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

Back

A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 1/2 + 1/2?

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1/2 + 1/2 = 2/2 = 1 (a whole).