Fractions - Halves

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean to find half of a number?

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Finding half of a number means dividing that number by 2.

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How can you visually represent halves?

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Halves can be represented by dividing a shape or object into two equal parts.

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What is the numerator in a fraction?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts are being considered.

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What is the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction that indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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If you have 10 apples, how many is half?

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Half of 10 apples is 5 apples.

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If you have 4 pieces of candy, how many is half?

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Half of 4 pieces of candy is 2 pieces.

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If you have 6 cookies, how many is half?

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Half of 6 cookies is 3 cookies.

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What is an example of a shape that shows two halves?

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A circle divided into two equal parts is an example of a shape that shows two halves.

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What is an example of a shape that does NOT show two halves?

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A triangle that is not divided into two equal parts does not show two halves.