Fractions Review

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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 a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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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 1/2?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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How many eighths make a whole?

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8 eighths make a whole.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

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Each part is called a fourth.

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What fraction represents 2 wholes?

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2 wholes can be represented as 2/1 or simply 2.

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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 you have 2/4, how can you simplify it?

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2/4 can be simplified to 1/2.