Understanding Parts of a Whole

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What is a fraction?

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number in a fraction is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number in a fraction is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If a rectangle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded part?

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If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction represents the shaded part?

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If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices, what fraction represents one slice?

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If a pie is cut into 5 equal slices, and you eat 2 slices, what fraction of the pie did you eat?

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How many equal parts does a whole divided into quarters have?

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What is the fraction for half of a whole?

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What is the fraction for one third of a whole?

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