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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 a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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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 does it mean for a shape to have equal parts?

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It means that the shape is divided into parts that are the same size.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

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1/4

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If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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5/6

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What fraction represents one half?

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1/2

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Which is larger: 1/4 or 1/2?

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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If a circle is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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3/8

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What fraction represents one third?

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1/3