{"id":1378,"date":"2022-04-19T05:27:52","date_gmt":"2022-04-19T05:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1378"},"modified":"2023-12-25T16:32:34","modified_gmt":"2023-12-25T16:32:34","slug":"halves-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/halves","title":{"rendered":"Halves in Math &#8211; Definition, Fractions, Facts, Examples, FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-89dda17b-60fc-437d-9f4d-3b48c904595a\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/halves#0-what-are-halves-what-is-half-in-math>What Are Halves? What Is Half in Math?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/halves#2-halves-of-various-geometric-shapes>Halves of Various Geometric Shapes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/halves#6-finding-half-of-a-number>Finding Half of a Number<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/halves#9-solved-examples-on-halves>Solved Examples on Halves<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/halves#10-practice-problems-on-halves>Practice Problems on Halves<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/halves#11-frequently-asked-questions-about-halves>Frequently Asked Questions about Halves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-are-halves-what-is-half-in-math\">What Are Halves? What Is Half in Math?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Halves are two equal parts of a whole. Splitting a whole into two equal parts gives us two halves. 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href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/2-dimensional\">two-dimensional shapes<\/a> that are symmetric can be divided into halves. That is, we will split them into two equal parts, the two parts are exactly identical. If we fold the shape, the two parts fit or align perfectly on top of each other, or will overlap each other. So, each part is one half of the shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-2D-shapes.png\" alt=\"Half of 2D shapes\" class=\"wp-image-36690\" title=\"Half of 2D shapes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-2D-shapes.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-2D-shapes-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We can represent half mathematically in different ways. Let\u2019s understand how to write half in numbers, such as a fraction, a decimal, and a percentage? Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-half-as-a-fraction\">Half as a Fraction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction\">fraction<\/a> is a part of the whole. In a fraction $\\frac{a}{b}$, the number\u00a0 \u201ca\u201d on the top is the numerator that represents the number of parts taken, and the number \u201cb\u201d on the bottom is the denominator that represents the total number of equal parts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since a half represents one part out of 2 equal parts of the whole, the numerator is 1 and the denominator is 2. Thus, we can write half in fraction form as $\\frac{1}{2}$.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{1}{2}$ is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/proper-fraction\">proper fraction<\/a> since the numerator (1) &lt; denominator (2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{1}{2}$ is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/unit-fraction\">unit fraction<\/a> since the numerator is 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose we cut a cake into 2 halves (2 equal parts), then each slice represents a fraction $\\frac{1}{2}$.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-circle.png\" alt=\"Half of a circle\" class=\"wp-image-36691\" title=\"Half of a circle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-circle.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-circle-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Equivalent Fractions of a Half (<\/strong>$\\frac{1}{2}$<strong>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/equivalent-fractions\">Equivalent fractions<\/a> are the fractions whose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/numerator\">numerators<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/denominator\">denominators<\/a> are different but still represent the same value.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The equivalent fractions of $\\frac{1}{2}$ are $\\frac{2}{4}, \\frac{3}{6}, \\frac{4}{8}$, and so on.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s see the visual representation of these fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"623\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/equivalent-fractions-of-half.png\" alt=\"Equivalent fractions of half\" class=\"wp-image-36692\" title=\"Equivalent fractions of half\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/equivalent-fractions-of-half.png 623w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/equivalent-fractions-of-half-300x143.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Representing Half on a Number Line<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s represent the fraction $\\frac{1}{2}$ on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/number-sense\/number-line\">number line<\/a>. Divide the distance between 0 and 1 into two equal parts. It gives us two halves. So, the midpoint between 0 and 1 will represent half.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-on-a-number-line.png\" alt=\"Half on a number line\" class=\"wp-image-36693\" title=\"Half on a number line\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-on-a-number-line.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-on-a-number-line-300x162.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-half-as-a-decimal\">Half as a Decimal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal\">Decimals<\/a> are the numbers that consist of a whole number part and a fractional part separated by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point\">decimal point<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To represent half as a decimal, divide the numerator 1 by the denominator. The decimal equivalent of a half is 0.5.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-as-a-decimal.png\" alt=\"Half as a decimal\" class=\"wp-image-36694\" title=\"Half as a decimal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-as-a-decimal.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-as-a-decimal-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can notice that<strong> <\/strong>$\\frac{5}{10} = 0.5$ is an equivalent fraction of $\\frac{1}{2}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-half-as-a-percentage\">Half as a Percentage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A percentage is a number of a ratio that is expressed as a fraction of 100. In order to find half as a percentage, we will make the denominator 100 by multiplying both the numerator and denominator of $\\frac{1}{2}$ by 50.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{1 \\times 50}{2 \\times 50} = \\frac{50}{100} = 50\\%$\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"258\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-as-percentage.png\" alt=\"Half as percentage\" class=\"wp-image-36695\" title=\"Half as percentage\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>$\\frac{1}{2} = 50\\%$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-finding-half-of-a-number\">Finding Half of a Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s understand how to find half of a number, a fraction, and a decimal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Half of a Whole Number<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find half of a whole number, divide it by 2 (or multiply it by $\\frac{1}{2}$ or 0.5).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-whole-number.png\" alt=\"Half of a whole number\" class=\"wp-image-36696\" title=\"Half of a whole number\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-whole-number.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-whole-number-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: <\/strong>Half of $6 = 6 \\times \\frac{1}{2} = 3$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 2: <\/strong>We can also find half of a whole number by dividing the number by 2.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of $8 = 8 \\div 2 = 4$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3:<\/strong> Half of an odd number&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding half of an odd number will give us the answer in the form of fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-5-visual.png\" alt=\"half of 5 - visual\" class=\"wp-image-36697\" title=\"half of 5 - visual\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-5-visual.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-5-visual-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Half of a Fraction<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can get half of a fraction by either multiplying the fraction by $\\frac{1}{2}$ or by dividing the fraction by 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> Half of $\\frac{3}{4} = \\frac{1}{2} \\times \\frac{3}{4} = \\frac{3}{8}$\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-fraction.png\" alt=\"Half of a fraction\" class=\"wp-image-36698\" title=\"Half of a fraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-fraction.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/half-of-a-fraction-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Half of a Decimal Number<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For finding half of a decimal number, we either multiply the decimal number by $\\frac{1}{2}$, or we divide the decimal number by 2.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: Daniel has <\/strong>$\\$17.50$<strong>. He spent half of the money purchasing a packet of candy. Find the amount spent by him.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amount spent by him $= \\$17.50 2 = \\$8.75$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-facts-about-halves\">Facts about Halves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The plural form of \u201chalf\u201d is \u201chalves.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of two equal parts is a half. Two halves make a whole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half as a fraction is $\\frac{1}{2}$. It is a unit fraction. It is a proper fraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half of a half is called a quarter, which is represented by $\\frac{1}{4}$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half of a circle is called a semicircle. Half of a semicircle is a quarter circle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half of an hour is equal to 30 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half of a dozen is equal to 6.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we learned about halves. Halves represent one part out of two equal parts. Let\u2019s solve a few examples and practice problems to understand the concept better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-solved-examples-on-halves\">Solved Examples on Halves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. How many parts should be shaded in the following figure to represent half a circle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/circle-divided-into-8-equal-parts.png\" alt=\"Circle divided into 8 equal parts\" class=\"wp-image-36699\" title=\"Circle divided into 8 equal parts\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/circle-divided-into-8-equal-parts.png 180w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/circle-divided-into-8-equal-parts-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/circle-divided-into-8-equal-parts-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Total number of equal parts = 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of parts to be shaded = half of 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of $8 = \\frac{1}{2} \\times 8 = 4$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On shading 4 parts, we get&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"180\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48-representing-half-of-a-circle.png\" alt=\"4\/8 representing half of a circle\" class=\"wp-image-36700\" title=\"4\/8 representing half of a circle\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48-representing-half-of-a-circle.png 180w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48-representing-half-of-a-circle-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/48-representing-half-of-a-circle-120x120.png 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><strong>50% of the class participated in a debate. If there are 20 students in the class, how many students like to play soccer?<\/strong><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of students in the class = 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Number of students who play soccer = 50% of 20<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50% of 20 means half of 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>50% of 20 $= \\frac{50}{100} \\times 20 = \\frac{1}{2} \\times 20 = 20 \\div 2 = 10$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. What is half of <\/strong><strong>5<\/strong><strong>9<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find half of a fraction, we multiply it by $\\frac{1}{2}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of $\\frac{5}{9} = \\frac{5}{9} \\times \\frac{1}{2} = \\frac{5}{18}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>What is half of a half?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half $= \\frac{1}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of half $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times \\frac{1}{2} = \\frac{1}{4}$\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of a half is a quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-practice-problems-on-halves\">Practice Problems on Halves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Halves in Math - Definition, Fractions, Facts, Examples, FAQs<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following represents half?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{1}{2}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">0.5<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">50%<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">All of the above<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: All of the above<br\/>Half as a fraction $= \\frac{1}{2}$<br> \r\nHalf as a decimal = 0.5<br>\r\nHalf as a percent = 50%<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following shapes are not divided into halves?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_question_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/identifying-halves-from-shapes.png\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Image A<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Image B<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Image C<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Image D<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Image C<br\/>Image A $= \\frac{3}{6} = \\frac{1}{2}$<br>\r\nImage B $= \\frac{50}{100} = \\frac{1}{2}$<br>\r\nImage D $= \\frac{8}{16} = \\frac{1}{2}$<br>\r\nThe fraction of shaded parts in the image C is $\\frac{3}{4}$.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Olive had 36 seashells. She used 18 of them to make a necklace. What fraction of marbles did she use?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$\\frac{1}{2}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$\\frac{1}{4}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$\\frac{2}{3}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">None of these<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $\\frac{1}{2}$<br\/>Fraction of seashells she used $= \\frac{18}{36} = \\frac{1}{2}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is half of 80?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">20<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">40<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">100<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">160<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 40<br\/>Half of $80 = \\frac{1}{2} \\times 80 = 80 \\div 2 = 40$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following is false?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Two halves make a whole.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">A half can be written as 50%.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Four halves make a whole.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Two quarters make 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class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-frequently-asked-questions-about-halves\">Frequently Asked Questions about Halves<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\"><strong>What is the difference between halves and quarters?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\">\n\n<p>When we split a whole into 2 equal parts, we get two halves, whereas when we split a whole into 4 equal parts, we get four quarters. A half can be represented as $\\frac{1}{2}$, whereas a quarter can be represented as $\\frac{1}{4}$.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\"><strong>How can we find half of a mixed number?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\">\n\n<p>For finding half of a mixed number, we first convert the mixed number into an improper fraction and then multiply the fraction by $\\frac{1}{2}$.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Half of $3\\frac{1}{7} =$ Half of $\\frac{22}{7} = \\frac{22}{14}$<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\"><strong>What do we mean by 1 whole and a half?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\">\n\n<p>A whole and a half is combination of 1 whole and a half, i.e., $1\\frac{1}{2}$.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\"><strong>What is half as a ratio?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\">\n\n<p>Half as a ratio is represented by 1 : 2.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\"><strong>Why is learning about halves and quarters important?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-19b26822-b28f-4774-98a2-620e822817e2\">\n\n<p>Halves and quarters are the most basic fractions. Learning about halves and quarters helps us learn the concepts like sharing, dividing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/counting-and-comparison\/equal-groups\">equal groups<\/a>, and comparing quantities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Are Halves? What Is Half in Math? Halves are two equal parts of a whole. Splitting a whole into two equal parts gives us two halves. Each equal part is called a half. 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