Understanding 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 is the top number of a fraction called?

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

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

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

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What does the fraction 1/4 represent?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts of a whole.

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

Back

1/4 is shaded.

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

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2/4 is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 parts are not shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/6 is shaded.

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What fraction represents half of a whole?

Back

1/2 represents half of a whole.

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

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.