Identifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does the term 'whole' mean in fractions?

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A 'whole' refers to a complete unit or entity that is not divided into parts.

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What does 'one-half' represent in fraction terms?

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One-half is represented as 1/2, meaning one part out of two equal parts of a whole.

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How is 'three-eighths' represented as a fraction?

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Three-eighths is represented as 3/8, meaning three parts out of eight equal parts of a whole.

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What does 'one-third' mean in terms of fractions?

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One-third is represented as 1/3, meaning one part out of three equal parts of a whole.

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How is 'one-fourth' expressed as a fraction?

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One-fourth is expressed as 1/4, meaning one part out of four equal parts of a whole.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction signify?

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

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How can you visually represent fractions?

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Fractions can be visually represented using pie charts, bar models, or number lines.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be interpreted as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.