Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells us how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells us how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a pizza is cut into 4 equal parts, what fraction of the pizza is one part?

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1/4 (one-fourth) of the pizza.

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If you have 2 out of 4 equal parts of a sandwich, what fraction do you have?

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2/4 (two-fourths) of the sandwich.

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How many equal parts are in a whole if it is divided into 2 parts?

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2 equal parts.

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If you share a cake with 3 friends, how many equal parts do you need to cut it into?

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4 equal parts (1 for you and 3 for your friends).

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What is 1/2 of a pizza?

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1/2 means the pizza is divided into 2 equal parts, and you have 1 of those parts.

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If a sandwich is cut into 3 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

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1/3 (one-third) of the sandwich.

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What is the fraction for 4 equal parts?

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1/4 (one-fourth) for each part.

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