Ch. 8 Fractions Review

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a cake is divided into 10 slices and 4 slices are given away, what fraction of the cake is left?

Back

6/10 or 3/5 of the cake is left.

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What fraction is represented by 5 out of 10?

Back

5/10, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is 1/4 of a pizza if the pizza is cut into 4 equal slices?

Back

1 slice out of 4 slices.

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If you shade 3 out of 5 parts of a shape, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/5 of the shape is shaded.

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 8?

Back

2/8, which can be simplified to 1/4.

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.