3rd Grade Fractions

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 is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What does 1/2 mean?

Back

1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator is 1, like 1/3 or 1/4.

Front

What fraction of a pizza is left if 3 out of 8 slices are eaten?

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

Front

What fraction represents 3 out of 5 apples?

Back

3/5 represents 3 out of 5 apples.

Front

If you have 2/6 of a cake left, how much of the cake is left?

Back

2/6 of the cake is left.

Front

What is the fraction for a whole?

Back

The fraction for a whole is 1/1.