Fractional Parts Flashcard

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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.

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What is one half?

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One half is a fraction that means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is one fourth?

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One fourth is a fraction that means one part out of four equal parts.

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What is one eighth?

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One eighth is a fraction that means one part out of eight equal parts.

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How many eighths are in one whole?

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There are eight eighths in one whole.

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If you cut a cookie into four equal pieces, how many pieces do you have?

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You have four pieces.

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If you cut a cookie into eight equal pieces, how many pieces do you have?

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You have eight pieces.

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If Shayla ate three eighths of a cake, how much of the cake is left?

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Five eighths of the cake is left.