Identifying 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 slash, 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 an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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To find a fraction of a shape, count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 3 out of 4 parts are colored?

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3/4 of the circle is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 5 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2/5 of the circle is shaded.

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What is 1/2 of a circle?

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1/2 of a circle means that half of the circle is shaded or colored.

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If a circle is divided into 10 parts and 3 are green, what fraction is green?

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3/10 of the circle is green.

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What is the fraction for a whole circle?

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A whole circle is represented by the fraction 1 or 5/5.