Shapes and 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?

Back

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?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is one half?

Back

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

Front

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 third?

Back

One third means one part out of three equal parts. It is written as 1/3.

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If Mary ate one slice of pie, how much is left if the pie was cut into four equal parts?

Back

Three fourths of the pie is left.

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

Back

There are four equal parts in a whole.

Front

What is the shape of a pizza that is cut into equal slices?

Back

A pizza is usually a circle that can be cut into equal parts.

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If Rosie wants to cut brownies into the most pieces, what fraction should she use?

Back

She should cut them into fourths.