Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What fraction represents one whole?

Back

4/4 represents one whole.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and you eat 5, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/8 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 3 out of 8 parts are shaded?

Back

3/8 of the circle is shaded.

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How do you write three-fourths as a fraction?

Back

Three-fourths is written as 3/4.

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What is the fraction for a whole number like 5?

Back

The fraction for a whole number like 5 is 5/1.

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If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

9/10 of the rectangle is shaded.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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An equivalent fraction for 1/2 is 2/4.