Fractice 12/11/24

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to reduce a fraction?

Back

To reduce a fraction means to simplify it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4 = 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/2 and 1/4?

Back

1/2 + 1/4 = 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.

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What does it mean for a shape to be shaded?

Back

When a shape is shaded, it means a part of the shape is colored or filled in to represent a fraction of the whole.

Front

What is 2/4 in simplest form?

Back

2/4 can be reduced to 1/2.

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What fraction is represented by a shape that is half shaded?

Back

A shape that is half shaded represents the fraction 1/2.

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What fraction is represented by a shape that is three-quarters shaded?

Back

A shape that is three-quarters shaded represents the fraction 3/4.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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