Part Whole Fraction

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What is a fraction?

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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 represents the number of parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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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 (e.g., 1/4).

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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 (e.g., 5/4).

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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 (e.g., 1 1/4).

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What does it mean to shade a fraction in a model?

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Shading a fraction in a model visually represents the part of the whole that is being considered.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What is the fraction name for 4 equal parts?

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The fraction name for 4 equal parts is 'fourths'.

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If you have 2 whole pies, what fraction represents both pies?

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The fraction representing both pies is 2/1 or 2.