Understanding Fractions

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What fraction of the shape is NOT shaded?

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3/4

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The yellow portion of this shape represents the fraction _____________.

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2/6 or 1/3

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The number at the bottom of a fraction is called the _____________.

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denominator

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A unit fraction always has a numerator of __________.

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1

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What fraction of the shape is shaded?

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3/8

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What is a fraction?

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A way to represent a part of a whole.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The number on the top that represents how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The number on the bottom that represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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

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It means the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.

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