Representing 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 represent in a fraction?

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

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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

Front

If Julia has 4 pink socks and 1 white sock, what is the fraction of white socks?

Back

1/4

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If there are 6 equal parts and 1 part is green, what fraction is green?

Back

1/6

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If there are 5 equal parts and 1 part is blue, what fraction is blue?

Back

1/5

Front

What is the fraction for 2 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

2/4

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 6 equal parts?

Back

3/6

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What is the fraction for 5 out of 5 equal parts?

Back

5/5 or 1 (whole)

Front

What is the fraction for 1 out of 3 equal parts?

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1/3