Fraction Basics

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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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator tells us how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What is a unit fraction?

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How do you identify if a shape is divided into equal parts?

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A shape is divided into equal parts if all the sections are the same size.

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What is the shaded fraction if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

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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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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.

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Can a fraction be greater than 1?

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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