Beginning 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 1/2?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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What is a whole?

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A whole is one complete item or unit, not divided into parts.

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What does it mean for a shape to have equal parts?

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Equal parts mean that all parts of the shape are the same size.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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2/8 is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is pizza, what fraction of the circle is pizza?

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1/4 of the circle is pizza.