Fractions 2nd Grade

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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 line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number of 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 of a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, 1/2 means you have 1 out of those 2 parts.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 1 out of 5 parts is colored?

Back

1/5 of the circle is shaded.

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If you have 3/4 of a cake, how much of the cake is left if you eat 1/4?

Back

You will have 2/4 or 1/2 of the cake left.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

2/4 is an equivalent fraction for 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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What is 3/5 of a group of 10 apples?

Back

3/5 of 10 apples is 6 apples.

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What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.