4.NF.1

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you determine if two fractions are equivalent?

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You can determine if two fractions are equivalent by cross-multiplying or simplifying both fractions to see if they are the same.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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What is the fraction equivalent to 6/8?

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The fractions equivalent to 6/8 are 3/4, 9/12, and 12/16.

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If a box is shaded 1/2, what fraction of the box is unshaded?

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If 1/2 of the box is shaded, then 1/2 of the box is unshaded.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 4/8?

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The simplest form of 4/8 is 1/2.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is the greatest common factor (GCF)?

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The greatest common factor is the largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder.