Second Grade Fractions

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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.

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How do you say the fraction 1/2?

Back

One half.

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How do you say the fraction 1/3?

Back

One third.

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How do you say the fraction 1/4?

Back

One fourth or one quarter.

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What is one half of a pizza?

Back

One half of a pizza means the pizza is divided into 2 equal parts, and you have 1 of those parts.

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What is one third of a cake?

Back

One third of a cake means the cake is divided into 3 equal parts, and you have 1 of those parts.

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What does it mean for a shape to be divided equally?

Back

It means that all parts are the same size and shape.

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How can you check if a shape is divided into equal parts?

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You can count the number of boxes in each part to see if they are equal.