Examples and Nonexamples of Fractions (TEKS2.3D)

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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 top number in a fraction represent?

Back

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?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of a half?

Back

1/2 is an example of a half.

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What is an example of a fourth?

Back

1/4 is an example of a fourth.

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What is an example of an eighth?

Back

1/8 is an example of an eighth.

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Is 1/2 an example of halves?

Back

Yes, 1/2 is an example of halves.

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Is 1/4 an example of fourths?

Back

Yes, 1/4 is an example of fourths.

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Is 1/8 an example of eighths?

Back

Yes, 1/8 is an example of eighths.

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Is 3/4 an example of fourths?

Back

Yes, 3/4 is an example of fourths.