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 indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What does the fraction 1/2 mean?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts of a whole.

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How do you find 1/2 of a number?

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To find 1/2 of a number, divide the number by 2.

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What is 3/4 of a pizza if the pizza is cut into 4 equal slices?

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3/4 of a pizza means you have 3 out of the 4 slices.

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If you have 8 apples and you eat 1/4 of them, how many apples do you have left?

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You have 6 apples left because 1/4 of 8 is 2, and 8 - 2 = 6.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.

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What is the fraction for 5 out of 8 slices?

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The fraction is 5/8.

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If you color in 3 out of 8 slices, what fraction is that?

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The fraction is 3/8.