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 the fraction of a shape that is shaded if 7 out of 10 parts are colored?

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7/10

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What is the fraction of a shape that is not shaded if 3 out of 10 parts are uncolored?

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3/10

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If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 7 are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

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7/8

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If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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9/10

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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Count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of parts.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is not shaded?

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Count the unshaded parts and divide by the total number of parts.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, like 1/2 and 2/4.