Naming 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 the fraction for one whole?

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The fraction for one whole is 1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 4/4.

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What fraction represents half of something?

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The fraction that represents half of something is 1/2.

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If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and you eat 1 slice, what fraction of the pizza did you eat?

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You ate 1/4 of the pizza.

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If a circle is divided into 3 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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1/3 of the circle is shaded.

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What fraction represents three out of five parts?

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The fraction that represents three out of five parts is 3/5.

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If a pentagon is divided into 5 equal parts and 4 parts are red, what fraction is red?

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4/5 of the pentagon is red.

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What is the fraction for two out of four parts?

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The fraction for two out of four parts is 2/4.