Representing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is made up of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a unit fraction?

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What does it mean to partition a whole into equal parts?

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Partitioning a whole into equal parts means dividing it into sections that are all the same size.

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What is a pictorial model?

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A pictorial model is a visual representation that helps to understand fractions, such as drawing a pie chart or using blocks.