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 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 fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 4 equal parts?

Back

1/4 or one-fourth.

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What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

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2/4 or one-half.

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What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4 or three-fourths.

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If a circle is divided into 2 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/2 or one-half.

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

Back

1/6 or one-sixth.

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How many fourths make one whole?

Back

4 fourths make one whole.

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 3 equal parts?

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2/3 or two-thirds.