Identifying Fractions 4th

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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, where the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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 indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/3 means 2 whole parts and 1/3 of another part.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction (where the numerator is larger than the denominator) to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fractional part.

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What is the fraction for a shaded area that is 1 out of 4 equal parts?

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1/4

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What is the fraction for a shaded area that is 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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3/4

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What is the fraction for a shaded area that is 2 out of 3 equal parts?

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2/3

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How do you identify a fraction on a number line?

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To identify a fraction on a number line, locate the point that divides the line into equal parts according to the denominator, and count how many parts are represented by the numerator.

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What is the mixed number represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

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3/4