Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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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.

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What is one half in fraction form?

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One half is written as 1/2.

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What is one fourth in fraction form?

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One fourth is written as 1/4.

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What is two fourths in fraction form?

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Two fourths is written as 2/4, which is the same as one half.

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What is three fourths in fraction form?

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Three fourths is written as 3/4.

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What is three halves in fraction form?

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Three halves is written as 3/2.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 2/4.

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If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 7 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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The fraction shaded is 7/8.