Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

Back

The top number of a fraction is called the numerator.

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number of a fraction is called the denominator.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4?

Back

3/4

Front

If you have 2 out of 6 parts shaded, what fraction is that?

Back

2/6

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 3/4?

Back

3/4 is larger than 1/2.

Front

What does the fraction 5/8 represent?

Back

5/8 represents 5 shaded parts out of a total of 8 parts.

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

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.