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?

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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?

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

Front

What fraction is represented by one half?

Back

One half means the whole is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

Front

What fraction is represented by one fourth?

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One fourth means the whole is divided into 4 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

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What fraction is represented by three fourths?

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Three fourths means the whole is divided into 4 equal parts, and we have 3 of those parts.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

Three eighths (3/8) are shaded.

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If Margo divides her cookie into eighths, how many pieces does she have?

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Margo has 8 pieces.

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If Luke divides his cookie into fourths, how many pieces does he have?

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Luke has 4 pieces.

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If Kate divides her cookie into halves, how many pieces does she have?

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Kate has 2 pieces.