Fractions: What fraction is shaded?

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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.

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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.

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What fraction of a rectangle is NOT shaded if 9 out of 10 parts are shaded?

Back

1/10.

Front

What fraction of a rectangle is shaded if 1 out of 8 parts is shaded?

Back

1/8.

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What fraction of a circle is shaded if 1 out of 5 parts is shaded?

Back

1/5.

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

Back

5/6.

Front

If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is not shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

Back

1/6.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

9/10.

Front

What is the fraction of a whole if 3 out of 4 parts are shaded?

Back

3/4.