Understanding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is made up of two numbers: the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 parts are colored, what fraction is colored?

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3/8 of the rectangle is colored.

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What fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 8 equal parts?

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1/8 is the fraction represented.

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

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

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What does it mean if a fraction is greater than 1?

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It means that the numerator is larger than the denominator, indicating more than one whole.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even if the numbers are different.

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How can you create an equivalent fraction?

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You can create an equivalent fraction by multiplying or dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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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.