Fractions of a Set

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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 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 an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find a fraction of a set?

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To find a fraction of a set, multiply the total number of items by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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What is 1/2 of 8?

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1/2 of 8 is 4.

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What is 3/4 of 16?

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3/4 of 16 is 12.

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If there are 10 apples and 3 are red, what fraction of the apples are red?

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3/10 of the apples are red.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and 2 are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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6/8 or 3/4 of the pizza is left.

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What is the fraction of a set?

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The fraction of a set is a way to show how many parts of a whole set are being considered.