Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What fraction represents one whole?

Back

4/4 represents one whole.

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If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

9/10 is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 8 equal parts and 5 are green, what fraction is green?

Back

5/8 is green.

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What fraction represents the part that is NOT shaded if 4 out of 5 parts are shaded?

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1/5 is NOT shaded.

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True or false: A fraction can be greater than 1.

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True, fractions like 5/4 are greater than 1.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

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

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.