Understanding Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

2/4

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What fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 2 equal parts?

Back

1/2

Front

What fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 3 equal parts?

Back

1/3

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 8 equal parts?

Back

3/8

Front

If you have 4 parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4

Front

Which is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

Back

3/4