Equal Parts/Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean to have equal parts?

Back

Equal parts mean that all parts are the same size.

Front

If a circle is divided into 3 equal parts, what fraction is each part?

Back

Each part is 1/3 of the circle.

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If a triangle is divided into 2 equal parts, what fraction is each part?

Back

Each part is 1/2 of the triangle.

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What fraction is represented by 4 shaded parts out of 5 total parts?

Back

The fraction is 4/5.

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If a ribbon is cut into 4 equal pieces, how many pieces are there?

Back

There are 4 pieces of ribbon.

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What fraction of a shape is shaded if 1 out of 4 parts is colored?

Back

The fraction is 1/4.

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What does it mean if a shape is divided into fourths?

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It means the shape is divided into 4 equal parts.