Unit Fractions

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a whole number, like 1/2 or 1/3.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of 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 represents the number of parts being considered or taken from the whole.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction of the shape is shaded?

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1/4 of the shape is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction of the shape is shaded?

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2/6 or 1/3 of the shape is shaded.

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What is the name of the equal parts when a whole is divided into 3 parts?

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The equal parts are called thirds.

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What is the name of the equal parts when a whole is divided into 4 parts?

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The equal parts are called fourths.

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What is the name of the equal parts when a whole is divided into 8 parts?

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The equal parts are called eighths.

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If Chris has 3 flower pots and plants roses in 1, what fraction of the flower pots are filled with roses?

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1/3 of the flower pots are filled with roses.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.