Fractions 2nd Grade

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal slices, 1/2 means you have 1 slice.

Front

What is 3/4 of a cake?

Back

If a cake is cut into 4 equal pieces, 3/4 means you have 3 pieces.

Front

If you color 1 out of 4 parts, what fraction is that?

Back

1/4.

Front

If you have 2 out of 8 slices of pie, what fraction is that?

Back

2/8, which can be simplified to 1/4.

Front

What fraction is represented by 5 shaded parts out of 8?

Back

5/8.

Front

What fraction is represented by 1 shaded part out of 6?

Back

1/6.

Front

If a circle is divided into 5 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/5.