Introduction To Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the 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 represents how many parts we have.

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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 represents how many 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, representing one part of a whole.

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What does it mean for a shape to be cut into equal shares?

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It means that the shape is divided into parts that are all the same size.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

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What fraction represents 2 out of 3 parts?

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True or False: A fraction can represent a whole number.

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What is an example of a fraction that is not a unit fraction?

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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