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 a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 4 equal parts?

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Two-fourths (2/4) or one-half (1/2).

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

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One-fourth (1/4).

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If 3 out of 4 parts of a pizza are eaten, what fraction is left?

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One-fourth (1/4) of the pizza is left.

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What fraction is represented by 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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Three-fourths (3/4).

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Is the fraction 2/2 equal to 1?

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Yes, two out of two parts is equal to the whole, which is 1.

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What does it mean if a shape is not partitioned into equal parts?

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It means the parts are not the same size.

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If Lilly bought 4 bags of Doritos and 3 are Cool Ranch, what fraction of her Doritos are Cool Ranch?

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Three-fourths (3/4) of her Doritos are Cool Ranch.