Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: 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 tells 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 in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How do you read the fraction 1/2?

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You read it as 'one half'.

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How do you read the fraction 1/4?

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You read it as 'one fourth'.

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How do you read the fraction 1/8?

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You read it as 'one eighth'.

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How do you read the fraction 1/6?

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You read it as 'one sixth'.

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How do you read the fraction 1/16?

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You read it as 'one sixteenth'.

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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, even though the numbers are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 1/3.