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 a numerator (top number) and a 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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What does one-half mean?

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One-half means that something is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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What does one-fourth mean?

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One-fourth means that something is divided into 4 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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5 out of 6 (5/6) is shaded.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2 out of 4 (2/4) is shaded.

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What does it mean if a fraction is equal to 1?

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If a fraction is equal to 1, it means the whole is completely filled or shaded.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.