Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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?

Back

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

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What fraction is represented by 1 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

1/4

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

2/4 or 1/2

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

Back

3/4

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

Back

4/4 or 1 whole.

Front

If a shape is divided into 2 equal parts, what fraction is each part?

Back

Each part is 1/2.

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If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts, what fraction is each part?

Back

Each part is 1/3.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction is each part?

Back

Each part is 1/4.