Review Identifying Fractions & Finding Common Denominators

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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 the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

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To find a common denominator, identify the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 1 out of 5 equal parts is shaded?

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1/5 of the circle is shaded.

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If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/8 of the rectangle is shaded.

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If 7 out of 8 parts of a rectangle are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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7/8 of the rectangle is not shaded.

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Which fraction represents three out of four equal parts?

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3/4 represents three out of four equal parts.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 1 out of 4 equal slices is taken?

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3/4 of the pizza is left.

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor.