Identifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. 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. 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 3/4?

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

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What is 4/6?

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4/6 means four parts out of six equal parts.

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What is 2/4?

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2/4 means two parts out of four 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 is 5/7?

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5/7 means five parts out of seven equal parts.

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What is the fraction for half of a pizza?

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1/2 represents half of a pizza.

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