Fractions Review

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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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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even if the numbers are different.

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What is the fraction for 1 whole?

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The fraction for 1 whole is 1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 4/4.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator by the same number.

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What is 1/2 equivalent to?

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1/2 is equivalent to 2/4 and 3/6.

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What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 5?

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The fraction is 3/5.

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If you have 2 out of 6 parts shaded, what fraction do you have?

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The fraction is 2/6.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/3 or 2/6?

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They are equal; 1/3 is equivalent to 2/6.