Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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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 shows 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1 whole?

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4/4 is equivalent to 1 whole.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 4 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

4/8 is shaded.

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Jake cuts his candy bar into 4 pieces. He gives 3 pieces away. What fraction of the candy bar does Jake have left?

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1/4 of the candy bar is left.

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What does it mean when a fraction is simplified?

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A fraction is simplified when the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest possible numbers.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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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.