Introduction to 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 slash, 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 an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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To find a fraction of a shape, count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 4 out of 5 slices are eaten?

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1/5 of the pizza is left.

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If a circle is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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3/8 of the circle is shaded.

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What is the fraction of a figure that is NOT shaded if 6 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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2/8 of the figure is NOT shaded.

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If two fractions have the same value, what can we say about them?

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They are equivalent fractions.

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What is the fraction of a circle that is shaded if 2 out of 9 parts are shaded?

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2/9 of the circle is shaded.