Intro to Fractions and Equiv Fractions

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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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents 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 of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What fraction equals 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same equals 1 (e.g., 3/3, 5/5).

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 8 parts?

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The fraction is 2/8.

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If you color in 3 out of 8 slices, what is the fraction?

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The fraction is 3/8.

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Which fraction is less than 1?

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Any fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator (e.g., 1/2, 3/4).

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 4 parts?

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The fraction is 4/4, which equals 1.