Halves, quarters and eights !

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What is a half?

Back

A half is one of two equal parts of a whole. For example, if you divide a pizza into 2 equal slices, each slice is a half.

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What is a quarter?

Back

A quarter is one of four equal parts of a whole. For example, if you divide a pizza into 4 equal slices, each slice is a quarter.

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What is an eighth?

Back

An eighth is one of eight equal parts of a whole. For example, if you divide a pizza into 8 equal slices, each slice is an eighth.

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How many quarters are in a whole?

Back

There are 4 quarters in a whole.

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How many halves are in a whole?

Back

There are 2 halves in a whole.

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How many eighths are in a whole?

Back

There are 8 eighths in a whole.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

Back

Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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If two fractions have the same denominator, how do you compare them?

Back

You compare the numerators. The fraction with the larger numerator is greater.

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What is the relationship between 2/4 and 1/2?

Back

2/4 is equal to 1/2.

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What is the relationship between 5/8 and 1/2?

Back

5/8 is greater than 1/2.