Partitioning Object 3.3E

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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 number on the top of 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 number on the bottom of a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean if a fraction is simplified?

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A fraction is simplified when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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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 the fraction of a shaded area in a shape?

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The fraction of a shaded area is calculated by dividing the number of shaded parts by the total number of parts in the shape.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and 3 are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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What is the process of partitioning?

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Partitioning is the process of dividing a whole into equal parts.

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How do you share items equally among people?

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To share items equally, divide the total number of items by the number of people.