fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

Front

What is 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, 1/2 means you have 1 out of those 2 parts.

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What is 3/4 of a chocolate bar?

Back

If a chocolate bar is divided into 4 equal pieces, 3/4 means you have 3 out of those 4 pieces.

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If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 are blue, what fraction is blue?

Back

2/6 of the rectangle is blue.

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If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 are orange, what fraction is orange?

Back

2/8 of the rectangle is orange.

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What fraction of a shape is NOT shaded if 1/8 is shaded?

Back

7/8 of the shape is NOT shaded.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 2/4?

Back

2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

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If you have 3 out of 5 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

You have 3/5 of the apples.