Basic Fractions

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.

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 3/5 in words?

Back

Three-fifths.

Front

If a pizza has 5 pieces and Sara eats 3, what fraction of the pizza did she eat?

Back

3/5.

Front

What fraction is represented by the shaded area if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

Back

3/5.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/4 or 2/5?

Back

2/5 is larger than 1/4.

Front

What fraction of a rectangle is blue if 1 out of 4 parts is blue?

Back

1/4.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/6.

Front

What is the simplest form of 2/6?

Back

1/3.