3.1.7 Egg Carton 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 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, and it represents 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, and it represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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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, even though the numbers are different.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2?

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6/12 is an equivalent fraction of 1/2.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 3/6?

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6/12 is an equivalent fraction of 3/6.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What fraction is represented by an egg carton with 3 out of 4 eggs?

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3/4 is the fraction represented by an egg carton with 3 out of 4 eggs.

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What fraction is represented by an egg carton with 1 out of 2 eggs?

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1/2 is the fraction represented by an egg carton with 1 out of 2 eggs.

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What fraction is represented by an egg carton with 3 out of 6 eggs?

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3/6 is the fraction represented by an egg carton with 3 out of 6 eggs.

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