Fractions Flashcard

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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 one-half?

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One-half is a fraction that means one part out of two equal parts. It is written as 1/2.

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What is one-third?

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One-third is a fraction that means one part out of three equal parts. It is written as 1/3.

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What is two-thirds?

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Two-thirds is a fraction that means two parts out of three equal parts. It is written as 2/3.

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What is one-fourth?

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One-fourth is a fraction that means one part out of four equal parts. It is written as 1/4.

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What is the fraction of a circle that is shaded if two-thirds is shaded?

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If two-thirds of a circle is shaded, then one-third is not shaded.

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Which is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?

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One-half (1/2) is larger than one-fourth (1/4).

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What fraction is represented by a shape divided into 4 equal parts with 1 part shaded?

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The fraction is one-fourth (1/4).

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