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Fraction Meanings!

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  • If you have the fraction 3/4, how many parts are there in total?
    There are 4 parts in total in 3/4.
  • What does the bottom number (denominator) in a fraction mean?
    The bottom number (denominator) tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.
  • Can a fraction have a numerator larger than the denominator? What does that mean?
    Yes, it can; this means the fraction is greater than 1 (an improper fraction).
  • How would you explain what a fraction is to a friend?
    A fraction shows a part of a whole divided into equal pieces.
  • Which is bigger, 1/2 or 1/4? Why?
    1/2 is bigger than 1/4 because the whole is divided into fewer parts, so each part is bigger.
  • What fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?
    If 3 out of 8 slices are eaten, 5/8 of the pizza is left.
  • What does it mean if a fraction has the same numerator and denominator?
    If the numerator and denominator are the same, the fraction equals 1 (a whole).
  • In the fraction 2/5, how many parts do you have?
    You have 2 parts out of 5 in 2/5.
  • If a fraction is 5/10, what is another way to say it?
    5/10 is the same as 1/2 when simplified.
  • What does the top number (numerator) in a fraction tell us?
    The top number (numerator) tells how many parts you have or are being counted.