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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a mixed fraction?

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A mixed fraction combines a whole number and a proper fraction, such as 2 4/5.

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What does 3/4 mean?

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3/4 means that out of 4 equal parts, 3 parts are being considered.

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If a pizza has 5 pieces and Sara eats 3, what fraction of the pizza did she eat?

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Sara ate 3/5 of the pizza.

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What does the shaded area represent in a fraction?

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The shaded area represents the part of the whole that is being counted, expressed as a fraction.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.