Identify Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

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The top number is called the numerator.

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

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The bottom number is called the denominator.

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What does the numerator represent?

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The numerator represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent?

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The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 4 equal parts?

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The fraction is 2/4.

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If you color in 1/4 of a shape, what fraction is not colored?

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3/4 of the shape is not colored.

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What fraction is represented by 3 out of 6 equal parts?

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The fraction is 3/6.

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If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 2/6.

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