Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

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If a fraction is shaded, it shows how many parts of a whole are filled or used out of the total parts.

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What fraction represents one whole?

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A fraction represents one whole when the numerator and denominator are the same, like 4/4.

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How do you find a fraction of a set?

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To find a fraction of a set, divide the number of items in the set by the total number of items.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.