Fractions - Shaded or Not Shaded

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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 does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

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If a fraction is shaded, it means that part of the whole is colored or filled in.

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What does it mean if a fraction is not shaded?

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If a fraction is not shaded, it means that part of the whole is left blank or uncolored.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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Count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is not shaded?

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Count the number of unshaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 1 out of 5 parts is colored?

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1/5 of the circle is shaded.

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What fraction of a rectangle is shaded if 2 out of 8 parts are colored?

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2/8 or 1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 10 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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3/10 of the shape is shaded.