Naming 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 it mean to partition a shape?

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To partition a shape means to divide it into equal parts.

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What are equal parts?

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Equal parts are sections of a whole that are the same size.

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What is a half?

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A half is one of two equal parts of a whole.

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What is a fourth?

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A fourth is one of four equal parts of a whole.

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How many fourths make a whole?

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Four fourths make a whole.

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How many halves make a whole?

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Two halves make a whole.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that shows how many parts we have.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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

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Can a shape have unequal parts?

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Yes, a shape can have unequal parts, but fractions represent equal parts.