Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells us how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you read the fraction 1/2?

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You read 1/2 as 'one half'.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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The fraction for one whole is 1/1.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, you subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = 2/5.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.