basic fractions

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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 two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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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 represents 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 is 1/2 as a fraction?

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

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What is 3/4 as a fraction?

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

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

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3/4 is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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1/4 is not shaded.

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What fraction represents the shaded area if 1 part out of 4 is shaded?

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1/4 is the fraction for the shaded area.

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If a rectangle is colored blue in 2 out of 6 equal parts, what fraction is blue?

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2/6 is blue.

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If a rectangle is colored green in 2 out of 4 equal parts, what fraction is green?

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2/4 is green.

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