Identifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator indicates how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction for one-half?

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One-half is represented as 1/2.

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What is the fraction for one-third?

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One-third is represented as 1/3.

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What is the fraction for two-fourths?

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Two-fourths is represented as 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the fraction for one-fourth?

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One-fourth is represented as 1/4.

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What is the fraction for seven-eighths?

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Seven-eighths is represented as 7/8.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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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 though the numerator and denominator are different.