Using Fractions to find the Measure of an Angle

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What is the total measure of a circle in degrees?

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The total measure of a circle is 360 degrees.

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How do you find the measure of an angle that cuts off a fraction of a circle?

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Multiply the fraction by 360 degrees. For example, for 1/4 of a circle: 1/4 * 360 = 90 degrees.

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What is the measure of an angle that cuts off 1/2 of a circle?

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180 degrees.

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What is the measure of an angle that cuts off 1/8 of a circle?

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45 degrees.

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What is the measure of an angle that cuts off 1/6 of a circle?

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60 degrees.

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What is the measure of an angle that cuts off 2/9 of a circle?

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80 degrees.

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What is the measure of an angle that cuts off 1/9 of a circle?

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40 degrees.

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If an angle cuts off 1/3 of a circle, what is its measure?

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120 degrees.

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If an angle cuts off 3/4 of a circle, what is its measure?

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270 degrees.