fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents how many parts of the whole are being counted.

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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 the whole is divided into.

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

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3/8

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If you have 1 whole brownie and you want to share it with 2 friends, how much does each person get?

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1/3 of the brownie.

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

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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What fraction represents 3 out of 5 parts?

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3/5

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction of the shape is shaded?

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1/4

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How can you compare fractions with the same denominator?

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You can compare fractions with the same denominator by looking at the numerators. The larger numerator means the larger fraction.

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What fraction is represented by the shaded area if 6 out of 10 parts are shaded?

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6/10 or simplified to 3/5.