Identify Fractions

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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 slash, 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. 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. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction for 1 whole?

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1 whole can be represented as 1/1 or 6/6.

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 6 parts?

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The fraction is 2/6.

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 8 parts?

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The fraction is 4/8, which can also be simplified to 1/2.

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 5 parts?

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The fraction is 2/5.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.