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.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator, and 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, and it shows 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 1/8?

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1/8 means one part out of eight equal parts.

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What is 1/3?

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1/3 means one part out of three equal parts.

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What does 'equal parts' mean?

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Equal parts means that all parts are the same size.

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If I have 2/4, is it equal to 1/2?

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Yes, 2/4 is equal to 1/2.

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What is the fraction for three equal parts?

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The fraction is 1/3.

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