Fraction Word Problems

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

What operation do you use to combine fractions when adding them?

Back

You need a common denominator to add fractions.

Front

What is the first step in solving a fraction word problem?

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked.

Front

How do you find a common denominator for two fractions?

Back

List the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest common multiple.

Front

What operation do you use to find a fraction of a number?

Back

Multiply the number by the fraction.

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If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you eat 1/4 of it, how much pizza do you have left?

Back

You have 1/4 of the pizza left. (1/2 - 1/4 = 1/4)

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What operation do you use to solve problems involving 'how many times' one fraction fits into another?

Back

You use division.

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If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar and you want to make half the recipe, how much sugar do you need?

Back

You need 1/3 cup of sugar. (2/3 * 1/2 = 1/3)