Fractions: equal parts of a whole

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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 is an equivalent fraction?

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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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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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To find a fraction of a shape, count the number of shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, like 1, 2, or 3.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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What does it mean for fractions to be in simplest form?

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Fractions are in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.