Identifying Fractions

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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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that shows how many parts we have.

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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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction is represented by the dot on the number line? (Example: 1/6)

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1/6 is a fraction that shows one part out of six equal parts.

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What fraction is represented by 'x' on the number line? (Example: 1/8)

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1/8 is a fraction that shows one part out of eight equal parts.

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Which picture shows 3/4? (Example: purple)

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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What fraction of the rectangle is NOT shaded? (Example: 7/8)

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7/8 means seven parts out of eight equal parts are not shaded.

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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Count the total parts of the shape and then count the shaded parts to find the fraction.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction greater than 1 means you have more than one whole, like 5/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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