Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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

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What fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 4 equal parts?

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1/4

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If you have 2 out of 4 parts shaded, what fraction is that?

Back

2/4 or 1/2

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

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3/4

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How do you compare fractions?

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You can compare fractions by looking at their numerators and denominators. If the numerators are the same, the one with the smaller denominator is larger.

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What fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?

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1/2 is larger than 1/4.

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What does it mean to have a whole?

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A whole means having all parts together. For example, if you have 4 out of 4 parts shaded, you have a whole.

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If you have 3/4 of a pizza, how much more do you need to make a whole?

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You need 1/4 more to make a whole pizza.