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 does it mean if a fraction is equal parts?

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It means that the whole is divided into parts that are all the same size.

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Is 1/2 equal parts?

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Yes, 1/2 means the whole is divided into 2 equal parts.

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Is 1/3 equal parts?

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Yes, 1/3 means the whole is divided into 3 equal parts.

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Is 1/4 equal parts?

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Yes, 1/4 means the whole is divided into 4 equal parts.

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What is 1/2 of a pizza?

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If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, 1/2 means you have one of those parts.

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What is 1/4 of a cake?

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If a cake is cut into 4 equal parts, 1/4 means you have one of those parts.

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What is 1/3 of a chocolate bar?

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If a chocolate bar is cut into 3 equal parts, 1/3 means you have one of those parts.