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.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

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What is 1/2?

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1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is 1/3?

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1/3 means one part out of three equal parts.

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What is 1/4?

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1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

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What does equal mean in fractions?

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Equal means that two fractions represent the same amount.

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What does unequal mean in fractions?

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Unequal means that two fractions do not represent the same amount.

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Can you show 1/2 with shapes?

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Yes, if you divide a circle into 2 equal parts and shade 1 part, that shows 1/2.

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Can you show 1/3 with shapes?

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Yes, if you divide a circle into 3 equal parts and shade 1 part, that shows 1/3.