Fractions- Equal Parts of a Whole and Equal Shares

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It is made up of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does it mean for a shape to be cut into equal shares?

Back

It means that the shape is divided into parts that are the same size.

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If 8 friends share 5 sticks of gum equally, how much does each friend get?

Back

Each friend gets 5/8 of a stick of gum.

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What is the fraction for one half?

Back

1/2

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What is the fraction for one third?

Back

1/3

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What is the fraction for one fourth?

Back

1/4

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If 5 moms share 4 pieces of toast equally, how much does each mom get?

Back

Each mom gets 4/5 of a piece of toast.

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How can you tell if a shape is cut into equal parts?

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You can tell if all the parts are the same size and shape.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.