Fraction Vocabulary

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole or any number of equal parts.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator says how many parts we have.

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What are whole numbers?

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Whole numbers are the basic counting numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and so on.

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What fraction is represented by 4 shaded parts out of 8 total parts?

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4/8

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What does 'equal' mean in math?

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Equal means of the same measure, quantity, amount, or number as another.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an example of a fraction?

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1/2 is an example of a fraction.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.