Fraction Fundamentals

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

  • The decimal part of the fraction
  • The total number of parts
  • The whole number part of the fraction
  • The number of parts being considered (correct)

What is a fraction?

  • A decimal number
  • A whole number
  • An irrational number
  • A number that represents a part of a whole (correct)

In the fraction 3/5, what does the 5 represent?

  • The decimal part of the fraction
  • The number of parts being considered
  • The whole number part of the fraction
  • The total number of equal parts (correct)

What is the numerator in the fraction 4/7?

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In the fraction 1/2, what does the denominator represent?

<p>The total number of equal parts into which the whole is divided (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fraction represented by 3/3?

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Study Notes

Understanding Fractions

  • A fraction consists of two parts: the numerator and the denominator, separated by a slash.
  • The numerator represents the number of parts being considered, showcasing how many sections of the whole are present.
  • The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts that make up the whole.

Specific Fraction Examples

  • In the fraction 3/5:
    • The numerator is 3, representing three parts.
    • The denominator is 5, expressing that the whole is divided into five equal parts.
  • In the fraction 4/7:
    • The numerator is 4, indicating four parts of a whole divided into seven equal parts.
  • In the fraction 1/2:
    • The numerator is 1, representing one part.
    • The denominator is 2, signifying the whole is divided into two equal sections.

Special Case Fractions

  • The fraction 3/3 signifies a whole because the numerator and denominator are equal, equating to one or 100% of the whole.

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