Module 5 Topic A Flashcard

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 numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/8 as a fraction?

Back

1/8 means one part out of eight equal parts.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 8 slices, what fraction is one slice?

Back

1/8 of the pizza.

Front

What fraction of a circle is shaded if 5 out of 6 parts are colored?

Back

5/6 of the circle is shaded.

Front

How do you write one twelfth as a fraction?

Back

1/12.

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 12?

Back

3/12, which can be simplified to 1/4.

Front

If a figure is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/6.

Front

What is the fraction for 4 shaded parts out of 8?

Back

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