Intro to 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 represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is one half?

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One half is a fraction that represents one part out of two equal parts. It is written as 1/2.

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What is one fourth?

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One fourth is a fraction that represents one part out of four equal parts. It is written as 1/4.

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What is one third?

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One third is a fraction that represents one part out of three equal parts. It is written as 1/3.

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How do you find three fourths of a shape?

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To find three fourths of a shape, you divide the shape into four equal parts and shade three of those parts.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The shaded part is 3/8 of the whole shape.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (e.g., 1/2), while an improper fraction has a numerator that is equal to or larger than the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction (e.g., 1 1/2).