Fractions of shapes

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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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.

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the proper fraction.

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What is a fraction of a shape?

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A fraction of a shape refers to the part of the shape that is shaded or highlighted compared to the whole shape.