Fractions- Equal Shares

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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 'equal shares' mean?

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Equal shares mean that something is divided into parts that are the same size.

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How many equal shares are in halves?

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There are 2 equal shares in halves.

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How many equal shares are in thirds?

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There are 3 equal shares in thirds.

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How many equal shares are in fourths?

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There are 4 equal shares in fourths.

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If a pizza is cut into 4 equal parts, what fraction of the pizza is one part?

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One part is 1/4 of the pizza.

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If a cake is cut into 3 equal parts, what fraction of the cake is one part?

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One part is 1/3 of the cake.

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Can a shape be cut into equal shares?

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Yes, a shape can be cut into equal shares.

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What happens if a shape is not cut into equal shares?

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The parts will be different sizes.

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If you cut a chocolate bar into 2 equal pieces, what fraction is each piece?

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Each piece is 1/2 of the chocolate bar.