Understanding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, such as 1/2 or 1/3.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction does each part represent?

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Each part represents 1/4.

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What fraction is represented at point A if it is 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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3/4.

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If you divide an art canvas into 6 equal parts and paint 4 parts, what fraction of the canvas is left to paint?

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2/6.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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Multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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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, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.