Thanksgiving Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

If there are 12 people and 2 leave, how many are left?

Back

10 people are left, which can be represented as 10/12.

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

You add the numerators and keep the same denominator.

Front

What is 1/10 + 2/10 + 1/10?

Back

1/10 + 2/10 + 1/10 = 4/10.

Front

If a family eats 3/4 of the mashed potatoes, how much is left?

Back

1/4 of the mashed potatoes is left.

Front

How do you find half of a fraction?

Back

To find half of a fraction, you can multiply the numerator by 1 and the denominator by 2.

Front

If a turkey is cut into 6 pieces, how many pieces is 1/2 of the turkey?

Back

1/2 of 6 pieces is 3 pieces.

Front

What is 2/5 + 1/5?

Back

2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5.