1.4.3

Fractions Equal to a Whole

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Fractions Equal to a Whole

We can write fractions that represent all of the parts of a number or shape.

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One whole

  • Fractions which have the same numerator and denominator are equal to 1 whole.
  • For example, 3/3 means there are 3 equal parts and we have all of them.
    • So 3/3 is 1 whole.
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Example

  • If we cut a cake into 4 equal pieces, then eat all 4, we would eat the whole cake.
    • 4/4 is 1 whole.

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