Naming Fractional Parts

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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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 represent?

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

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What is the fraction for one half?

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What is the fraction for three quarters?

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Front

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

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If a shape is divided into 10 equal parts and 6 parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded part?

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Front

If 7 out of 10 bowling pins are knocked down, what fraction represents the pins still standing?

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Front

What fraction represents the unshaded part if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded?

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How do you find the fraction of a whole that is shaded?

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Count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of parts.