Representing Fractions Review

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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 a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, like 1/4 or 1/8.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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

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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 can you find an equivalent fraction?

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

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What is the fraction of a shaded area in a shape?

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The fraction of a shaded area is the number of shaded parts over the total number of parts.

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If you have 3 out of 8 parts shaded, what is the fraction?

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The fraction is 3/8.