Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 1/4 is eaten?

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3/4 of the pizza is left.

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If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/4 of the circle is shaded.

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If there are 6 balls and 1 is a football, what fraction of the balls are footballs?

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1/6 of the balls are footballs.

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What fraction represents 3 out of 5?

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3/5 represents 3 out of 5.

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If Sara eats 3 out of 5 pieces of pizza, what fraction did she eat?

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Sara ate 3/5 of the pizza.

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

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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If a shape is divided into 5 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2/5 of the shape is shaded.