Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It is written with two numbers, one on top (numerator) and one on the bottom (denominator).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows 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 shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a whole?

Back

A whole is a complete item or unit, not divided into parts.

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What is a half?

Back

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

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What is a fourth?

Back

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

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What is an eighth?

Back

An eighth is one of eight equal parts of a whole.

Front

How do you know if a shape has equal parts?

Back

A shape has equal parts if all the sections are the same size.

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

Back

Each part represents one-fourth (1/4) of the whole.

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

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The fraction is three-fourths (3/4).