Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal pieces and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza did you eat?

Back

3/8

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What fraction of 10 apples is 2 apples?

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2/10 or 1/5 when simplified.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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You subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.