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 is one-half?

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One-half is a fraction that means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is four-fourths?

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Four-fourths is a fraction that means four parts out of four equal parts, which is the same as one whole.

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What is three-fourths?

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Three-fourths is a fraction that means three parts out of four equal parts.

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Which is larger: one-half or one-fourth?

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One-half is larger than one-fourth.

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What is the relationship between halves and fourths?

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Halves are larger than fourths. Two fourths make one half.

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What is three-eighths?

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Three-eighths is a fraction that means three parts out of eight equal parts.

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How many eighths are in one whole?

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There are eight eighths in one whole.