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 a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number, called the numerator, shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number, called the denominator, shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is one-fourth?

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One-fourth means one part out of four equal parts.

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What is three-fourths?

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Three-fourths means three parts out of four equal parts.

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What is four-fourths?

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Four-fourths means the whole, or all parts are included.

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What is one-eighth?

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One-eighth means one part out of eight equal parts.

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What is seven-eighths?

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Seven-eighths means seven parts out of eight equal parts.

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What is one-third?

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One-third means one part out of three equal parts.

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What is two-fourths?

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Two-fourths means two parts out of four equal parts, which is the same as one-half.