fraction in a set

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you find the fraction of a set?

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To find the fraction of a set, divide the number of parts you have by the total number of parts in the set.

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What fraction of 6 apples is 2 apples?

Back

2/6 or 1/3.

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If there are 4 out of 8 cups shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

4/8 or 1/2.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.

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If a set has 10 items and 3 are red, what fraction of the set is red?

Back

3/10.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 2/4?

Back

1/2 is an equivalent fraction for 2/4.

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If 5 out of 10 stars are yellow, what fraction of the stars are yellow?

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5/10 or 1/2.