Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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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 shows 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 is the fraction for 1 whole?

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1/1 or just 1.

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How do you write the fraction for 2 out of 4?

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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, even if the numbers are different, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is a half?

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A half is a fraction that means 1 out of 2 equal parts, written as 1/2.

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What is a quarter?

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A quarter is a fraction that means 1 out of 4 equal parts, written as 1/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators 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.