Fractions - Shaded or Not 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 does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

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If a fraction is shaded, it means that part of the whole is colored or filled in.

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What does it mean if a fraction is not shaded?

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If a fraction is not shaded, it means that part of the whole is left empty or uncolored.

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How do you find the fraction that is not shaded in a shape?

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To find the fraction that is not shaded, subtract the shaded fraction from the whole (1 or the total parts).

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If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 are shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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1/6 is not shaded.

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If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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9/10 is shaded.

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What fraction of a shape is shaded if 3 out of 10 parts are colored?

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3/10 of the shape is shaded.

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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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1/4 of the shape is shaded.