Identifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number of 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 of a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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How do you find a fraction of a whole?

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To find a fraction of a whole, divide the whole into equal parts and count the number of parts specified by the numerator.

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What fraction represents one whole?

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1 or 4/4 represents one whole.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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3/4 of the shape is shaded.

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If there are 2 children sharing 1 brownie equally, how much does each child get?

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Each child gets 1/2 of the brownie.

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What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.