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 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, 1/2 means you have 1 out of those 2 parts.

Front

What fraction of a whole is represented by 4/4?

Back

4/4 represents one whole because the numerator and denominator are the same.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/8 of the rectangle is shaded.

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If 3 out of 10 parts of a shape are shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

Back

7/10 of the shape is NOT shaded.

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What is the fraction for 3 out of 4 parts?

Back

The fraction is 3/4.

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If you have 12 eggs and you take half, how many eggs do you have?

Back

You have 6 eggs.

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What fraction is equivalent to 1 whole?

Back

Any fraction where the numerator equals the denominator, like 4/4.