Identify 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 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 is 1/2 as a decimal?

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1/2 is equal to 0.5.

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What is 1/4 as a decimal?

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1/4 is equal to 0.25.

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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. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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You subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 5?

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The fraction is 3/5.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and 3 are eaten, what fraction is left?

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The fraction left is 5/8.

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