Identify 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 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 fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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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.

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What fraction of the figure is blue if 2 out of 5 parts are blue?

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2/5 of the figure is blue.

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If there are 10 apples and 4 are red, what fraction of the apples are red?

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4/10 or simplified, 2/5 of the apples are red.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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An equivalent fraction for 1/2 is 2/4.

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If 3 out of 6 highlighters are yellow, what fraction is yellow?

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3/6 or simplified, 1/2 of the highlighters are yellow.

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What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 8?

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3/8 of the figure is shaded.

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