Identify Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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How many parts does a fraction have?

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A fraction has two parts: the numerator and the denominator.

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What fraction of a rectangle is blue if 2 out of 6 parts are blue?

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2/6 of the rectangle is blue.

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If there are 8 toys and 3 have wheels, what fraction of the toys has wheels?

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3/8 of the toys have wheels.

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If a pizza is cut into 10 equal slices and 4 slices have pepperoni, what fraction of the pizza has no pepperoni?

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6/10 of the pizza has no pepperoni.

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What does it mean if a fraction is simplified?

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A fraction is simplified when the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest whole numbers.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.