Fractions: What fraction is shaded?

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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 a shaded fraction?

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A shaded fraction shows the part of a shape that is colored or filled in.

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What is an unshaded fraction?

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An unshaded fraction shows the part of a shape that is not colored or filled in.

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If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/6 is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 5 equal parts and 4 parts are shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

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1/5 is NOT shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 10 equal parts and 7 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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7/10 is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

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1/3 is NOT shaded.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 2 out of 5 parts are colored?

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2/5 is shaded.

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