Fractions: Naming Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 4 parts?

Back

3/4

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If a pizza is cut into 8 equal slices and 2 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

6/8 or 3/4 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction of a whole is represented by 1/2?

Back

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

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How do you write the fraction for 5 out of 10?

Back

5/10

Front

What fraction is represented by 4 shaded parts out of 6 total parts?

Back

4/6

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If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 are shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

Back

1/10 is not shaded.

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What is the fraction for 2 out of 8 parts?

Back

2/8