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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean for parts to be equal in a fraction?

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Equal parts in a fraction mean that each part is the same size or value, allowing the whole to be divided evenly.

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How many equal parts are in one whole?

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One whole can be divided into any number of equal parts, such as halves, thirds, fourths, etc.

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What is a half?

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A half is one of two equal parts of a whole, represented as 1/2.

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What is a quarter?

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A quarter is one of four equal parts of a whole, represented as 1/4.

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How can you visually represent fractions?

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Fractions can be visually represented using shapes like circles or rectangles divided into equal parts.

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the significance of the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator indicates how many of those equal parts are being considered.

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Can a shape have equal parts without being a fraction?

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Yes, a shape can be divided into equal parts without being expressed as a fraction, but fractions are a way to represent those parts mathematically.

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What is the relationship between fractions and division?

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Fractions can be understood as division, where the numerator is divided by the denominator.

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