Fraction Basics

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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 is the top number in a fraction called?

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The top number is called the numerator.

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What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

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The bottom number is called the denominator.

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What fraction is equal to 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator is the same as the denominator, like 3/3.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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What does the denominator tell you in a fraction?

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The denominator tells you how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator tell you in a fraction?

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The numerator tells you how many parts you have.

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Which fraction is the smallest: 1/4, 1/2, 1/8, or 1/3?

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1/8 is the smallest fraction.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza, how much of the pizza is left?

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1/4 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction is represented on the number line between 0 and 1?

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1/2 is represented on the number line between 0 and 1.

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