Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is 1/2 of a pizza?

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If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, 1/2 means you have 1 out of those 2 parts.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/4 of the shape is shaded.

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

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2/8 of the shape is orange.

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What does it mean if a fraction is simplified?

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Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its smallest form, like changing 2/4 to 1/2.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is the fractional unit of a piece if a whole is divided into 6 parts?

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Each piece is 1/6 of the whole.

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What fraction of a shape is NOT shaded if 5 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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3/8 of the shape is NOT shaded.