Introduction to Fractions Check

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent 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 represents the number of equal parts being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.

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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 equal part of the whole.

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Is 1/4 a unit fraction?

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Yes, 1/4 is a unit fraction because the numerator is 1.

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What does it mean for a shape to be divided into equal parts?

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It means that the shape is split into sections that are all the same size.

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

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1/3 represents one part of the shape.

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How can you tell if a shape is divided into equal parts?

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You can tell if a shape is divided into equal parts if all sections are the same size and shape.

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 4 equal parts?

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The fraction is 2/4, which can be simplified to 1/2.

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Is 1/2 equal to 2/4?

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Yes, 1/2 is equal to 2/4 when simplified.