Equal parts and unit fractions

The question
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This shape is cut into 2 equal parts. What is one part worth?

One equal part

How it works.

pieces in all:2
1 pieceout of2
1 part=
  1. 01

    Count the pieces the shape was cut into: 2.

  2. 02

    The pieces are all equal, so each one is 1 out of 2.

  3. 03

    One piece is a half: 1/2.