Identifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

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What is 2/4?

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2/4 means two parts out of four equal parts, which is the same as 1/2.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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What is 4/7?

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4/7 means four parts out of seven equal parts.

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What is 6/7?

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6/7 means six parts out of seven equal parts.

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What is 2/9?

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2/9 means two parts out of nine equal parts.

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What is 6/9?

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6/9 means six parts out of nine equal parts.

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