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 does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an example of a fraction?

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1/4 is a fraction that means one part out of four equal parts.

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How do you find a fraction of a set?

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To find a fraction of a set, divide the total number of items by the denominator and multiply by the numerator.

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What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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If you have 8 apples and eat 3, what fraction of the apples did you eat?

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You ate 3/8 of the apples.

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What fraction is unshaded if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded?

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1/4 is unshaded.

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How do you compare fractions?

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

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.