Fraction Models

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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 in a fraction represent?

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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 in a fraction represent?

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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 the fraction for 1 whole?

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The fraction for 1 whole is 1/1.

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What is 1/2?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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How do you read the fraction 2/3?

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You read 2/3 as 'two-thirds'.

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What fraction is represented by the number line if it shows 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded?

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The fraction is 1/4.

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If a number line shows 8 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction is that?

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The fraction is 3/8.

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What fraction does the number line show if 5 out of 6 parts are shaded?

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The fraction is 5/6.

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