Basic Fractions Flashcard

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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 in a fraction represent?

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The numerator tells us how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or amount.

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 4 parts?

Back

2/4

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 3 parts?

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2/3

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If you have 1/2 of a pizza, how many equal parts is the pizza divided into?

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The pizza is divided into 2 equal parts.

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If a fraction has a numerator of 3 and a denominator of 5, what is the fraction?

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3/5

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What does it mean if two fractions are equal?

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It means they represent the same amount, even if they look different.

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How can you find an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

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You can multiply the numerator and denominator by the same number, like 2: (1*2)/(2*2) = 2/4.