Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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

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How do you read the fraction 1/2?

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It is read as 'one half'.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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

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What is the fraction for three out of four parts?

Back

3/4.

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How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

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4/8 simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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1/1 or 2/2.

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What fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?

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5/8 of the pizza is left.

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If a shape is divided into 5 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2/5 of the shape is shaded.

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