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) and the bottom number (denominator).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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What does it mean if a fraction is one-half?

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One-half means that something is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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What does it mean if a fraction is three-fourths?

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Three-fourths means that something is divided into 4 equal parts, and we have 3 of those parts.

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How do you write the fraction for 2 out of 5?

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The fraction is written as 2/5.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 4 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 4/6.

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What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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An equivalent fraction for 1/2 is 2/4.

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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A fraction greater than 1 means we have more than a whole. For example, 5/4 means we have 1 whole and 1/4 more.