Understanding 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 it mean if parts are equal in a fraction?

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If parts are equal, it means that each part is the same size. For example, if a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices, each slice is 1/4 of the pizza.

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What is the numerator 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 is the denominator 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 does one-half mean?

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One-half means that something is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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What does one-fourth mean?

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One-fourth means that something is divided into 4 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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How can you tell if a shape is divided into equal parts?

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A shape is divided into equal parts if all the parts are the same size and shape.

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If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction represents the shaded part?

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The shaded part represents one-fourth (1/4) of the circle.

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What is an example of a fraction with unequal parts?

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An example of a fraction with unequal parts is when a shape is divided into parts that are not the same size, like a pizza with one big slice and three small slices.

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If you have 3 out of 8 parts shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

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The shaded area is represented by the fraction three-eighths (3/8).