Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4

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What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 3 equal parts?

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2/3

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 4 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

4/8

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 4 are not shaded, what fraction is unshaded?

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4/8

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

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It means that the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than a whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.