Recognize Simple Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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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 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 unit fraction?

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A unit fraction is a fraction that has 1 as its numerator, like 1/2 or 1/3.

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Which fraction is equal to 3?

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3/1

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Which fraction is equal to 1?

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5/5

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What is the fraction for half of something?

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1/2

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If you have 3 out of 4 parts, how is that written as a fraction?

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3/4

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 2/2.

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