Unit 7 Math Review - Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

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

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

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 is the fraction name for 2 out of 8 parts?

Back

Two eighths.

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If a whole is divided into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

Each part is called a fourth.

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What is the fraction name for 5 out of 2 wholes?

Back

Five halves.

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How many fourths are in one whole?

Back

There are 4 fourths in one whole.

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If you have 3 out of 4 parts shaded, what fraction do you have?

Back

Three fourths.

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What is greater: 2/4 or 1/2?

Back

They are equal; 2/4 is the same as 1/2.

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What does it mean to have more fractional parts?

Back

It means you have divided the whole into smaller pieces, like cutting a cookie into more pieces.