Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is 1/2?

Back

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

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What is 1/4?

Back

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

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What is 3/4?

Back

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

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What is 4/4?

Back

4/4 means four parts out of four equal parts, which is a whole.

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What is the fraction for half of something?

Back

The fraction for half is 1/2.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices, what is one slice?

Back

One slice is 1/8 of the pizza.

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If you have 2 out of 4 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

You have 2/4 of the apples.