Identify 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 is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 8 equal parts?

Back

4/8 or 1/2.

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 8 equal parts?

Back

3/8.

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What is the fraction for 1 out of 10 equal parts?

Back

1/10.

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4.

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What is the fraction for 4 out of 16 equal parts?

Back

4/16 or 1/4.

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How can you simplify the fraction 4/8?

Back

You can simplify 4/8 to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.