Estimating Fractions to 0, 1/2, or 1

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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 line, like 1/2.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows 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 in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the value of 5/2?

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5/2 is greater than 1 because it means you have 5 parts out of 2, which is 2 and a half.

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What is the closest whole number to 3/13?

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3/13 is closest to 0 because it is a very small fraction.

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What is the closest fraction to 5/8?

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5/8 is closest to 1/2 because it is just a little more than half.

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What is the closest fraction to 8/11?

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8/11 is closest to 1/2 because it is a little less than 1.

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What is the closest whole number to 6/7?

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6/7 is closest to 1 because it is almost a whole.

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How do you estimate fractions?

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To estimate fractions, look at the numerator and denominator and decide if it is closer to 0, 1/2, or 1.

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What is an example of a fraction greater than 1?

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An example of a fraction greater than 1 is 5/2.