Understanding Fractions Flashcard (3.3A,3.3C,3.3D)

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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 is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

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If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 5 parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

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What fraction does NOT represent the shaded area if 5 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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8 equal parts with 2 parts shaded.

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What is the relationship between the numerator and denominator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many parts are taken, while the denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a fraction has a numerator of 7 and a denominator of 10, what is the fraction?

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What does it mean if a fraction is simplified?

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A fraction is simplified when the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest possible values.