NF1 Fractions

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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 slash, 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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What fraction of a whole is shaded if 3 out of 5 parts are colored?

Back

3/5 is the fraction that shows how much is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/6 is the fraction that shows how much is shaded.

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If Mrs. Pugh cut her apple into 10 equal slices and gave away 3, what fraction did she give away?

Back

3/10 is the fraction of the apple that Mrs. Pugh gave to Mrs. Scott.

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William has 6 buttons, 5 are red. What fraction of his buttons are red?

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5/6 is the fraction of William's buttons that are red.

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If a pizza is cut into 6 slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/6 of the pizza is left after dinner.

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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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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.