Fraction

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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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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and I eat 1 slice, what fraction of the pizza did I eat?

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1/8

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If a circle is a whole, what fraction is represented by 2 whole circles and 3/4 of another circle?

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2 3/4

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What fraction is represented by 4 out of 9 cherries?

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4/9

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What fraction of a shape is shaded if 5 out of 6 parts are colored?

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5/6

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 parts are orange, what fraction is orange?

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2/8

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What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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

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What does it mean if a fraction is in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.