Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells 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. It tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 2 out of 8 pieces are eaten?

Back

6/8 or 3/4 of the pizza is left.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/4 of the shape is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2/3 of the shape is shaded.

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What fraction represents the whole?

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4/4 or 1/1 represents the whole.

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If you have 5 apples and eat 2, what fraction of the apples did you eat?

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2/5 of the apples were eaten.

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What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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If a cake is cut into 6 pieces and you eat 1 piece, what fraction of the cake did you eat?

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1/6 of the cake was eaten.