Fractions - Shaded or Not Shaded

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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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 shows 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 does it mean if a shape is shaded?

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If a shape is shaded, it means that part of the shape is colored in or filled.

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What does it mean if a shape is not shaded?

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If a shape is not shaded, it means that part of the shape is left blank or uncolored.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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Count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is not shaded?

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Count the number of unshaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What fraction of a shape is shaded if 7 out of 10 parts are colored?

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The fraction is 7/10.

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What fraction of a shape is not shaded if 3 out of 10 parts are uncolored?

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The fraction is 3/10.

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If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 3/4.