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 in 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 in 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 does 'equal parts' mean?

Back

Equal parts are pieces that are the same size.

Front

What is the fraction for two equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 1/2.

Front

What is the fraction for four equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 1/4.

Front

What is the fraction for eight equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 1/8.