Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole.

Front

What does the top number of a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What does the bottom number of a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/2?

Back

1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

Front

What is 1/4?

Back

1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

Front

What is 1/8?

Back

1/8 means one part out of eight equal parts.

Front

What is 3/4?

Back

3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

Front

What is 2/3?

Back

2/3 means two parts out of three equal parts.

Front

Are 1/2 and 2/4 equal?

Back

Yes, 1/2 and 2/4 are equal.

Front

Are 1/3 and 1/4 equal?

Back

No, 1/3 and 1/4 are not equal.