Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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What is a unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1 and the denominator is a positive integer, such as 1/2, 1/3, or 1/4.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator of the original fraction by the same non-zero number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How can you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is the fraction of a whole if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded?

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The fraction of the whole that is shaded is 3/4.

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 5 equal parts?

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The fraction represented is 2/5.

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If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 parts are colored, what fraction is colored?

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The fraction that is colored is 2/6, which simplifies to 1/3.

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What is the fraction of a circle that is shaded if 1 out of 4 parts is shaded?

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The fraction of the circle that is shaded is 1/4.

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