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 represent in a fraction?

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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 represent in a fraction?

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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 fraction represents a whole?

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1/1 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same, like 2/2 or 3/3.

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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 fraction is shaded if 2 out of 4 parts are colored?

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1/2, because 2 parts out of 4 is equal to one half.

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If a rectangle is divided into 3 equal parts and 1 part is colored, what fraction is colored?

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1/3, because 1 part out of 3 is colored.

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If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 5 parts are colored, what fraction is colored?

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5/6, because 5 parts out of 6 are colored.