Non Unit Fractions

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What is a non-unit fraction?

Back

A non-unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator (the top number) is greater than 1, such as 2/3 or 5/4.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a pizza is divided into 6 equal slices and 1 slice is eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

5/6 of the pizza is left.

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If 3 out of 4 parts of a shape are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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3/4 of the shape is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 parts are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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2/8 of the shape is not shaded.

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What fraction represents the shaded area if 4 out of 6 parts are shaded?

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4/6 of the shape is shaded.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is not shaded?

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Subtract the shaded fraction from 1 (the whole).

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What is the fraction of a pizza if 5 slices out of 6 are eaten?

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5/6 of the pizza is eaten.

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If a shape is divided into 5 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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3/5 of the shape is shaded.