Equal Parts/Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 it mean for a shape to have equal parts?

Back

A shape has equal parts when it is divided into sections that are the same size or area.

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What is a square?

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A square is a polygon with four equal sides and four right angles.

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What is the fraction representation of one half?

Back

One half is represented as 1/2.

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How do you determine the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

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To determine the fraction of a shape that is shaded, divide the area of the shaded part by the total area of the shape.

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What is the relationship between fractions and equal parts?

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Fractions can represent equal parts of a whole; for example, 1/4 indicates that the whole is divided into 4 equal parts.

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What is a cylinder?

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A cylinder is a three-dimensional shape with two parallel circular bases connected by a curved surface.

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How can you express one quarter as a fraction?

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One quarter can be expressed as 1/4.

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What is the significance of vertices in polygons?

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Vertices are the points where two sides of a polygon meet, and they are crucial for defining the shape.

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What is the formula for finding the area of a square?

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The area of a square is calculated by squaring the length of one of its sides (Area = side × side).