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What is a fraction?

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A fraction shows how many parts of a whole we have. It is written with two numbers, one on top (numerator) and one on the bottom (denominator).

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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 many equal parts does a whole pizza have if it is divided into thirds?

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3 equal parts.

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What is the total number of parts in a shape divided into 4 equal parts?

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4 equal parts.

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If a shape has 2 equal parts, what fraction of the shape is each part?

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Each part is one-half.

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Can a shape have equal parts and still not be a fraction?

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No, equal parts always represent fractions.

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What does it mean if a shape is divided into 3 equal parts?

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It means each part is one-third of the whole shape.

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If a pizza is cut into 4 slices, how many slices do you need to make a whole pizza?

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You need all 4 slices.

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What is the fraction for 1 out of 4 equal parts?

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One-fourth.