Fraction word problems

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What fraction represents 2 out of 6 pieces?

Back

2/6

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If you have 6 pieces of candy and 5/6 are suckers, how many are not suckers?

Back

1 piece is not a sucker.

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What fraction of 10 pieces of candy are gum and smarties if there are 3 gums and 4 smarties?

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7/10 of the candy are gum and smarties.

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What fraction is equal to 1/2?

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2/4 is equal to 1/2.

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How many thumbs do you have if you consider your fingers?

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You have 2 thumbs out of 10 fingers, which is 2/10.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers are different.

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How can you find a fraction of a number?

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