Parts of a Whole (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?

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

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What is 1/2?

Back

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

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What is 1/4?

Back

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

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What is 1/8?

Back

1/8 means one part out of eight equal parts.

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What is 3/4?

Back

3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

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What does it mean if a shape is divided into equal parts?

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It means each part is the same size and shape.

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Can equal parts be different sizes?

Back

No, equal parts must be the same size.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 2 are shaded, how much is shaded?

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2/4 or 1/2 is shaded.