Identifying Fractions/Equivalent

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the part) and 'b' is the denominator (the whole).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of 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 value or amount.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the fraction for a shaded area that covers 3 out of 5 equal parts?

Back

3/5

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What fraction is represented on a number line between 0 and 1 that is halfway?

Back

1/2

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If Maria has 1/4 of a pizza left, what fraction shows how much she has eaten?

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3/4

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On a number line, what fraction is represented by the point that is 2 out of 12 equal parts?

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2/12 or 1/6 (simplified).

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If a picture is divided into 5 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/5