Halves, Thirds, & Fourths

One-half means dividing something into 2 equal parts. If you have 1 whole pizza and cut it in half, you get 2 equal pieces.

One-third means dividing something into 3 equal parts. If you have 1 whole cake and cut it into 3 equal pieces, each piece is one-third.

One-fourth means dividing something into 4 equal parts. If you have 1 whole chocolate bar and cut it into 4 equal pieces, each piece is one-fourth.

Dividing into halves means splitting something into 2 equal parts.

Dividing into thirds means splitting something into 3 equal parts.

Dividing into fourths means splitting something into 4 equal parts.

One-half is shaded.

Two-thirds are shaded.

Three-fourths are shaded.

There are 4 equal parts in one whole.