Identifying Fractions/Equivalent

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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 represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of the whole.

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What fraction of a whole is represented by 1/2?

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1/2 represents one part out of two equal parts of a whole.

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If a shape is divided into 5 equal parts and 4 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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4/5 of the shape is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 1 is shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

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7/8 of the shape is NOT shaded.

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On a number line, where would you find 1/2?

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1/2 is located halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What is the fraction represented by 2 shaded parts out of 5?

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The fraction is 2/5.