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 represents 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction represents one whole?

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The fraction 1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 4/4.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza did you eat?

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3/8.

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What fraction of a whole is shaded if 2 out of 5 parts are colored?

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2/5.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators together and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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You subtract the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.

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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. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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If you have 4/4 of a cake, how much of the cake do you have?

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You have one whole cake.