Naming Fractions

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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 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 is the fraction for one whole?

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1/1 or 2/2 are examples of fractions that represent one whole.

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If Jolena shares her brownie equally with a friend, what fraction does each get?

Back

1/2

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What fraction represents two out of three parts?

Back

2/3

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What is the fraction for three out of three parts?

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3/3, which is equal to 1 whole.

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If there are 8 cupcakes and 5 are eaten, what fraction of the cupcakes are left?

Back

3/8 of the cupcakes are left.

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What fraction is represented by 4 out of 6 parts?

Back

4/6

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If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and 1 slice is eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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3/4 of the pizza is left.