Second-Grade 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 represent in a fraction?

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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 represent in a fraction?

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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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If a pizza is cut into 5 equal pieces and Sara eats 3 pieces, what fraction of the pizza did she eat?

Back

3/5

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If you color in 2 more slices of a pizza that has 8 slices, what fraction of the pizza is colored?

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5/8

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What fraction is represented by 3 out of 4 equal parts?

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3/4

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

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2/8

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 6 equal parts?

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2/6

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How do you find a fraction of a whole?

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To find a fraction of a whole, divide the whole into equal parts and count how many parts you have.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, even though the numbers are different, like 1/2 and 2/4.