Fractions of a Set introduction

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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?

Back

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.

Front

What is 1/2 of 10?

Back

5

Front

If you have 8 apples and 3 are red, what fraction of the apples are red?

Back

3/8

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What is the fraction of 4 out of 10?

Back

4/10 or simplified to 2/5.

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How do you find a fraction of a set?

Back

To find a fraction of a set, multiply the total number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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What is 3/4 of 16?

Back

12

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If 2/5 of a class of 20 students are girls, how many girls are there?

Back

8 girls.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.