Fractions: equal parts of a whole

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/3

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What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, like 1/2 and 2/4.

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What is a whole number?

Back

A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, like 1, 2, or 3.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 1 1/2.

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What does it mean for fractions to be greater than 1?

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Fractions greater than 1 have a numerator larger than the denominator, like 5/4.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza and eat 1/4, how much is left?

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You have 2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza left.