Identifying 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. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is one half?

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One half is a fraction that means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is one fourth?

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One fourth is a fraction that means one part out of four equal parts.

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What is three fourths?

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Three fourths is a fraction that means three parts out of four equal parts.

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What is one third?

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One third is a fraction that means one part out of three equal parts.

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How do you write one half as a fraction?

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One half is written as 1/2.

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How do you write one fourth as a fraction?

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One fourth is written as 1/4.

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How do you write three fourths as a fraction?

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Three fourths is written as 3/4.