Beginning 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 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 fraction of a circle is pizza if it is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is pizza?

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1/4

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

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1/2

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How many equal parts do you have if you cut a shape in half?

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2

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What fraction does the shaded area show if 7 out of 8 parts are shaded?

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7/8

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 parts are orange, what fraction represents the orange part?

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2/8

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What is the fraction for a whole shape?

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1 (or 8/8, which means all parts are included).

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What does it mean to have a fraction greater than 1?

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A fraction greater than 1 means you have more than one whole. For example, 3/2 means you have 1 whole and 1/2.