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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to estimate a fraction?

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Estimating a fraction means finding a close value to the fraction that is easier to work with, often rounding to 0, 1/2, or 1.

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How do you determine if a fraction is closest to 0, 1/2, or 1?

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Compare the fraction to these values: If it's less than 1/4, it's closest to 0; if it's between 1/4 and 3/4, it's closest to 1/2; if it's more than 3/4, it's closest to 1.

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Estimate the fraction 3/4.

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1

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Estimate the fraction 11/20.

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1/2

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Estimate the fraction 17/19.

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1

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Estimate the fraction 1/5.

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0

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the value of 1/2 in decimal form?

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0.5