4th Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a 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 shows the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

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 the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is the sum of 1/4 + 1/4?

Back

1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the sum of 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5?

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1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 = 5/5, which equals 1.

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If Josiah reads 1/5 of his book and then 2/5, how much is left?

Back

He has read 1/5 + 2/5 = 3/5, so 1 - 3/5 = 2/5 is left.

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What is 3/4 + 3/4?

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3/4 + 3/4 = 6/4, which simplifies to 1 1/2.

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What is the process of decomposing a fraction?

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Decomposing a fraction means breaking it down into the sum of unit fractions.