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 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 how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is one half?

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One half is a fraction that means one part out of two equal parts. It is written as 1/2.

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What is one fourth?

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One fourth is a fraction that means one part out of four equal parts. It is written as 1/4.

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What is two fourths?

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Two fourths is a fraction that means two parts out of four equal parts. It is written as 2/4 and is equal to one half.

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

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To find a fraction of a shape, count the number of shaded parts (numerator) and the total number of equal parts (denominator) in the shape.

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What is a whole?

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A whole is a complete item or shape, not divided into parts.

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What does it mean if a shape is divided into equal parts?

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If a shape is divided into equal parts, it means all parts are the same size.

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What is three fourths?

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Three fourths is a fraction that means three parts out of four equal parts. It is written as 3/4.