Fractions and Equal Parts in Shapes

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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 a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number, called the numerator, 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, called the denominator, shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What fraction is represented by 1 out of 4 equal parts?

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One fourth.

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If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts, what fraction is each part?

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Each part is one half.

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What fraction is represented by 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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Three fourths.

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If Rosie cuts brownies into fourths, how many pieces will she have if she starts with 1 brownie?

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She will have 4 pieces.

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What do we call parts that are the same size when a whole is divided?

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Equal parts.

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If a sandwich is cut into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

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One fourth.

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What is the fraction for 2 equal parts?

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One half.

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