2nd Grade Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells us how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is 1/2?

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1/2 means one out of two equal parts. If you have a pizza cut into 2 equal slices, 1/2 is one slice.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means three out of four equal parts. If you have a chocolate bar divided into 4 equal pieces, 3/4 is three pieces.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, you add the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, you subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. For example, 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. It can be zero or any positive number like 1, 2, 3, etc.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 1 1/2 is a mixed number.