Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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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 the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a candy bar is cut into 4 pieces and 2 pieces are given away, what fraction of the candy bar is left?

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3/4 of the candy bar is left.

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What does the fraction 1/2 represent?

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1/2 represents one part out of two equal parts of a whole.

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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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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.

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What is the fraction for three out of four equal parts?

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The fraction is 3/4.

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If you have 5 out of 10 apples, what is the fraction?

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The fraction is 5/10, which is equivalent to 1/2.