Representing Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents how many parts of the whole are being counted.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, representing one part of a whole.

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How do you represent two-thirds as a fraction?

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If a pizza is divided into 8 equal slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are taken, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction representation of one whole?

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The 3 represents 3 parts of the whole that are being counted.

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