Fractions as Equal Parts

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole.

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator and 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 and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction does each part represent?

Back

Each part represents one fourth.

Front

How many fourths are in one whole?

Back

There are four fourths in one whole.

Front

What is the fraction for half?

Back

The fraction for half is 1/2.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices, how many people can share it if each person gets one slice?

Back

Four people can share it.

Front

What do we call shapes that are divided into equal parts?

Back

Shapes that are divided into equal parts are called equal parts.

Front

Can a shape have equal parts if they are not the same size?

Back

No, equal parts must be the same size.

Front

If a ribbon is cut into 4 pieces, what fraction of the ribbon is each piece?

Back

Each piece is one fourth of the ribbon.