Parts of a Whole (Fractions)

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show parts 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 is 1/2?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

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What is 3/4?

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3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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What does it mean if parts are equal?

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Equal parts are the same size and shape.

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What does it mean if parts are not equal?

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Not equal parts are different sizes and shapes.

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How much is shaded if 5/8 is shaded?

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5/8 means five parts out of eight equal parts are shaded.

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How much is shaded if 1/4 is shaded?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts is shaded.

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