Identifying 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 is 1/2?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts. It is also called 'one half'.

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What is 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts. It is also called 'one fourth'.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts. It is also called 'three fourths'.

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What is 1/3?

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1/3 means one part out of three equal parts. It is also called 'one third'.

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What is the fraction for three out of ten?

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The fraction for three out of ten is 3/10.

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What fraction is represented by four out of ten?

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The fraction represented by four out of ten is 4/10.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 5 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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If 5 out of 8 parts are shaded, the fraction shaded is 5/8.