Fractions- Equal Shares

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole.

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What does 'equal shares' mean?

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Equal shares mean that something is divided into parts that are the same size.

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If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, what is each part called?

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Each part is called a half.

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If a cake is cut into 3 equal parts, what is each part called?

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Each part is called a third.

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If a chocolate bar is cut into 4 equal parts, what is each part called?

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Each part is called a fourth.

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How many equal shares are in a whole?

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A whole can be divided into many equal shares, like halves, thirds, or fourths.

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Is a circle cut into 2 equal parts?

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Yes, if both parts are the same size.

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Is a rectangle cut into 4 equal parts?

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Yes, if all parts are the same size.

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What do we call it when we cut something into 2 equal parts?

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We call it cutting into halves.

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What do we call it when we cut something into 3 equal parts?

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We call it cutting into thirds.