Basic fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 a 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 do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is 1/2 as an equivalent fraction?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4, 3/6, and 4/8.

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What fraction is represented by 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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3 out of 4 equal parts is represented by the fraction 3/4.

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

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If 1 out of 4 parts is shaded, the fraction shaded is 1/4.

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 5 equal parts?

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The fraction for 2 out of 5 equal parts is 2/5.

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How can you visualize the fraction 3/4?

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You can visualize 3/4 by shading 3 out of 4 equal sections of a shape.

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