Fraction Models

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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 the fraction 1/4 represent?

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1/4 represents one part out of four equal parts of a whole.

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How do you read the fraction 3/4?

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You read 3/4 as 'three-fourths' or 'three out of four'.

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What does it mean if a fraction is simplified?

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A fraction is simplified when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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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What is the fraction for half of a whole?

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The fraction for half of a whole is 1/2.

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If a model is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/4 of the model is shaded.

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If a model is divided into 6 equal parts and 4 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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4/6 of the model is shaded.

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