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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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You can compare fractions by finding a common denominator or by converting them to decimals.

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What is the fraction 3/6 in simplest form?

Back

1/2

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If you have 2 out of 6 parts shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2/6

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What is the fraction of a whole if 4 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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1/2

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is 1/3 + 1/3?

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2/3