Unshaded Parts
If 1/2 of a fraction is shaded, which part is unshaded?
1/2
What is the unit fraction 1 out of 2 equal parts called?
a half (1/2)
3/4 ____ 1/2
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Do fraction pieces have to be equal?
ALWAYS
If 3/4 of a fraction is shaded, what portion is unshaded?
1/4
What is 1 out of 4 equal parts called?
one fourth or 1/4
1/2 __ 2/10
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is 2/5 a unit fraction?
No
BONUS - Why?
if 4/5 of a fraction is shaded, what is the unshaded fraction?
1/5
What is the purpose of the denominator?
To show how many equal parts the fraction is split into.
3/3 ____ 7/7
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If 0/5 fractions are shaded, what is the unshaded fraction?
5/5
If 3/3 of a fraction is shaded, what is the unshaded fraction?
0
What is greater, 1/5 or 1/3?
1/3
BONUS: Why?
4/10 ___ 4/5
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How many 1/8 pieces make 3/8?
3
If 2/15 is the shaded fraction, what is the unshaded fraction?
13/15
What is always the numerator when dealing with unit fractions?
1
3/4 ____ 6/8
What is greater, 1/2 or 500/1000
They are equal