Fractions: Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

Back

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

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What is the fraction for half?

Back

1/2.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

Back

1/4.

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What is the fraction for three-fourths?

Back

3/4.

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What is the fraction for one-fourth?

Back

1/4.

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If a shape is divided into 5 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/5.