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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What is 1/2?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts. It is called 'halves'.

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What is 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts. It is called 'fourths'.

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What is 1/3?

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1/3 means one part out of three equal parts. It is called 'thirds'.

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What is 1/8?

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1/8 means one part out of eight equal parts. It is called 'eighths'.

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What does 'equal parts' mean?

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Equal parts mean that all parts are the same size.

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What does 'unequal parts' mean?

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Unequal parts mean that the parts are not the same size.

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How many equal parts are in 1 whole?

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1 whole can be divided into any number of equal parts, like 2, 3, 4, etc.