fractions review

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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 slash, 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 1/2 as a fraction?

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1/2 is a fraction that means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is the fraction for three out of four parts?

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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If you have 2/4 of a pizza, how much of the pizza do you have?

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You have two out of four equal parts of the pizza, which is half of the pizza.

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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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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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You add the numerators and keep the same denominator. For example, 1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/3?

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1/3 + 1/3 = 2/3.

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What fraction is represented by the shaded area in a shape divided into 4 equal parts, with 3 parts shaded?

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The shaded area is represented by the fraction 3/4.