fractions beyond a whole

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What is a whole number?

Back

A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals. Examples are 0, 1, 2, 3.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, like 2 1/4.

Front

How do you write three whole and two fourths as a fraction?

Back

You write it as 3 2/4 or 3 1/2.

Front

What is the fraction for one whole?

Back

One whole can be written as 1/1.

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What does it mean to partition a whole?

Back

To partition a whole means to divide it into equal parts.

Front

What is the fraction for two wholes and one fourth?

Back

It is written as 2 1/4.

Front

How many fourths are in one whole?

Back

There are 4 fourths in one whole.