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 top number in a fraction represent?

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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 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 1/8?

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1/8 means one part out of eight equal parts.

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What does it mean if parts are equal in a fraction?

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It means each part is the same size.

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What does it mean if parts are not equal in a fraction?

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It means the parts are different sizes.

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How many halves make a whole?

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Two halves make a whole.

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How many fourths make a whole?

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Four fourths make a whole.