A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is $$\frac{1}{2}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{2}$$ means one part out of two equal parts.

What is $$\frac{1}{4}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{4}$$ means one part out of four equal parts.

What is $$\frac{1}{3}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{3}$$ means one part out of three equal parts.

What is $$\frac{1}{5}$$ ?

$$\frac{1}{5}$$ means one part out of five equal parts.

Are these fractions equal? $$\frac{1}{2}$$ and $$\frac{2}{4}$$ ?

Yes, $$\frac{1}{2}$$ is equal to $$\frac{2}{4}$$ because they represent the same amount.

What does it mean if parts are equal?

Equal parts mean that each part is the same size.

How do you know if a fraction is less than one?

A fraction is less than one if the numerator is smaller than the denominator.

How do you know if a fraction is greater than one?

A fraction is greater than one if the numerator is larger than the denominator.

What is the fraction for half of something?

The fraction for half is $$\frac{1}{2}$$ .

What is the fraction for a quarter of something?

The fraction for a quarter is $$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

What is the fraction for a third of something?

The fraction for a third is $$\frac{1}{3}$$ .

What is the fraction for a fifth of something?

The fraction for a fifth is $$\frac{1}{5}$$ .

Can you add fractions with different denominators?

No, you must first find a common denominator before adding fractions.

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What is a fraction?

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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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