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 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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What is 1/2 as a fraction?

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

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What is 3/3 as a fraction?

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3/3 means three parts out of three equal parts, which is equal to 1 whole.

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What is 4/8 as a fraction?

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4/8 means four parts out of eight equal parts, which is equal to 1/2.

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What is 7/8 as a fraction?

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7/8 means seven parts out of eight equal parts.

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What is 1/6 as a fraction?

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1/6 means one part out of six equal parts.

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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You can simplify 4/8 to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.

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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.