Visualizing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top part of a fraction and indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom part of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the fraction represented by a shaded area of 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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What is the fraction represented by a shaded area of 0 out of 5 equal parts?

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What is the fraction represented by a shaded area of 4 out of 9 equal parts?

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.