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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

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A shaded fraction shows the part of the whole that is filled in or colored.

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What does it mean if a fraction is unshaded?

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An unshaded fraction shows the part of the whole that is not filled in or colored.

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How do you write the fraction for 4 out of 8 parts?

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The fraction is written as 4/8.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The shaded fraction is 3/8.

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 are unshaded, what fraction is unshaded?

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The unshaded fraction is 2/6.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 4/8?

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An equivalent fraction for 4/8 is 1/2.

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How do you simplify the fraction 6/8?

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To simplify 6/8, divide both the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 3/4.