Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the fraction for one whole?

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1/1 or simply 1.

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What is 1/2 in words?

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One half.

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What is 1/4 in words?

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One fourth.

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What is 3/4 in words?

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Three fourths.

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If you have 2 out of 4 equal parts shaded, what is the fraction?

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2/4.

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If a pizza is cut into 8 slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza is left?

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5/8.

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 8 equal parts?

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2/8.

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