Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What fraction represents 3 out of 5?

Back

3/5

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If a pizza has 8 slices and you eat 2, what fraction of the pizza did you eat?

Back

2/8 or 1/4 (when simplified).

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Which is greater: 1/2 or 1/4?

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1/2 is greater than 1/4.

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How do you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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Look at the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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You can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is the fraction for 5 out of 12?

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5/12