Pre-assessment for 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?

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?

Back

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

Front

If you have 4 out of 8 slices of pizza, what fraction do you have?

Back

4/8, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is the fraction of 3 out of 5?

Back

3/5.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

2/4, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Front

What is 3/4 - 1/4?

Back

2/4, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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