Identifying 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 does the top number in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

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1/2 means that the whole is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 7 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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7/8 is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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3/8 is not shaded.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 1 out of 5 parts is colored?

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1/5 of the circle is shaded.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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Count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What does it mean if a fraction is equivalent?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is the fraction for a whole?

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The fraction for a whole is 1, which can be written as 1/1.