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 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction is represented by 4 shaded parts out of 8?

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4/8 or 1/2.

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If you color in 2 more parts of 3/8, what is the new fraction?

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5/8.

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What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.

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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, like 1/2 and 2/4.