Fractions: halves, fourths, eighths

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number, called the numerator, 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, called the denominator, shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is one-half?

Back

One-half means one part out of two equal parts. It is written as 1/2.

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What is one-fourth?

Back

One-fourth means one part out of four equal parts. It is written as 1/4.

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What is one-eighth?

Back

One-eighth means one part out of eight equal parts. It is written as 1/8.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4 is shaded.

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

Back

1/2 is shaded.

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If a pizza has 4 pieces and 3 pieces are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

1/4 of the pizza is left.

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

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3/4.