BRAINJOY / FRACTIONS MISSION / LEARNER 1 OF 8

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A fraction describes equal parts of one whole. The denominator counts all equal parts; the numerator counts the parts selected.

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1. Write the fraction of the strip that is shaded.

2. Shade 2/6 of this strip. Write an equivalent fraction in its simplest form.

3. Mina calls this strip 2/3 shaded. Is she right? Explain.

4. Draw a rectangle divided into four equal parts. Shade three parts. Label the shaded fraction.

The whole must stay the same size when you compare diagrams. Equal parts matter; equal-looking numbers alone do not make a fraction model.

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1. 3/8

Three of eight equal parts are shaded.

2. 2/6 = 1/3

Shade any two of the six parts. Divide numerator and denominator by 2.

3. No: 2/5 is shaded.

Count all five equal parts, not only the three unshaded parts.

4. 3/4

Any four equal-area parts with three shaded are valid.

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