Fractions & Equivalent Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole.

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What does the top number of a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator, and it shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number of a fraction represent?

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

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How many parts are in a half?

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There are 2 parts in a half.

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What is 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

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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.

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Are 1/2 and 2/4 equivalent fractions?

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Yes, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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What is 3/3?

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3/3 is equal to 1 whole.

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If you have 2/4, how can you write it as an equivalent fraction?

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You can write 2/4 as 1/2.

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What does it mean if a fraction is not shaded?

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It means that part of the whole is not included.