Fractions Introduction

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What are fractions?

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Fractions represent equal parts of a whole or a collection.

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What is the denominator?

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It is the number on the bottom in the fraction.

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What is the numerator?

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It is the number on top in the fraction.

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What does 1/2 represent?

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1/2 represents one part out of two equal parts.

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What does 3/4 represent?

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3/4 represents three parts out of four equal parts.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals.

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How do you write one whole as a fraction?

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One whole can be written as 1/1.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same amount.

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What is 2/4 equivalent to?

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2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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Count the shaded parts and divide by the total parts.