Intro to Fractions (equal parts)

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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?

Back

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

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What does it mean to partition a shape?

Back

To partition a shape means to divide it into equal parts.

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If a shape is divided into fourths, how many equal parts does it have?

Back

It has four equal parts.

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What is 1/2 of a whole?

Back

1/2 means the whole is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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How many equal parts are in a whole if it is divided into two?

Back

There are two equal parts.

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What is an example of a shape that can be divided into thirds?

Back

A circle can be divided into three equal parts, called thirds.

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If you cut a pizza into 4 equal slices, what fraction of the pizza is one slice?

Back

One slice is 1/4 of the pizza.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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The fraction for one whole is 1/1.