Identifying Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for 4 out of 8 parts?

Back

4/8

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 8 parts?

Back

3/8

Front

What is the fraction for 4 out of 5 parts?

Back

4/5

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 6 parts?

Back

3/6

Front

What is the fraction for 2 out of 4 parts?

Back

2/4

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 5 parts?

Back

3/5

Front

How can we simplify the fraction 4/8?

Back

4/8 can be simplified to 1/2.