Fractions as Whole Number

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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 line, 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, and 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, and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction represents one whole?

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The fraction 1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 3/3.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction?

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You can find an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the fraction for 6 parts out of 3 equal parts?

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The fraction is 6/3.

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What does the fraction 4/4 represent?

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The fraction 4/4 represents one whole.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

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The fraction is 2/4, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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What is the fraction for 10 parts out of 5 equal parts?

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The fraction is 10/5.

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