Naming 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 represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells us how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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The fraction for one whole is 1/1.

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How do you write the fraction for half?

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The fraction for half is 1/2.

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What is the fraction for three out of four parts?

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The fraction for three out of four parts is 3/4.

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If you have 2 out of 5 apples, how do you write that as a fraction?

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You write it as 2/5.

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

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the same number.

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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 3/4.