Identify Fractions Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

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What is the fraction of a circle that is colored if 4 out of 5 parts are shaded?

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4/5

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What is the fraction of a circle that is colored if 1 out of 3 parts is shaded?

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1/3

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What is the shaded fraction if 4 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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4/8

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What is the fraction of a circle that is colored if 2 out of 3 parts are shaded?

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2/3

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What is the fraction of a circle that is NOT shaded if 4 out of 5 parts are shaded?

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1/5

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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4/8 can be simplified to 1/2 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4.

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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.