Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells 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 in a fraction. It tells 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 pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and you eat 1 slice, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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3/4 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction of a rectangle is shaded if 1 out of 4 parts is colored?

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1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

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If you have 8 candies and 2 are red, what fraction of the candies are red?

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2/8 or 1/4 of the candies are red.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

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To find a fraction of a number, multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, even though the numbers are different, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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If you have 3/4 of a cake and you give away 1/4, how much cake do you have left?

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You have 2/4 or 1/2 of the cake left.