Identify 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 slash, 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 the fraction for 3 out of 8 equal parts?

Back

3/8

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 7 equal parts?

Back

2/7

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 10 equal parts?

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3/10

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 16 equal parts?

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4/16, which simplifies to 1/4.

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 8 equal parts?

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4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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

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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.