Identifying Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

Front

What fraction of a rectangle is shaded if 5 out of 8 parts are colored?

Back

5/8

Front

What fraction of a circle is shaded if 2 out of 5 parts are colored?

Back

2/5

Front

What fraction of a circle is shaded if 3 out of 4 parts are colored?

Back

3/4

Front

What part of a hexagon is shaded if 5 out of 6 parts are colored?

Back

5/6

Front

What fraction is NOT shaded if 1 out of 6 parts is colored?

Back

1/6

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is shaded?

Back

Count the shaded parts (numerator) and divide by the total parts (denominator).

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4