Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What fraction of a pizza is left if 2 out of 8 pieces are eaten?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

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If a rectangle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

Back

1/3 of the rectangle is NOT shaded.

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What fraction represents half of a whole?

Back

1/2 represents half of a whole.

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If you have 10 apples and you give away 4, what fraction of the apples do you have left?

Back

You have 6/10 or 3/5 of the apples left.

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

Back

1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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If a cake is cut into 6 equal pieces and 1 piece is eaten, what fraction of the cake is left?

Back

5/6 of the cake is left.