Identify fractions (models)

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 the fraction for 2 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 2/4.

Front

If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

The fraction shaded is 3/8.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

An equivalent fraction for 1/2 is 2/4.

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How do you find a fraction of a shape?

Back

Count the shaded parts and divide by the total number of parts.

Front

What fraction represents half of a whole?

Back

The fraction that represents half of a whole is 1/2.

Front

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

Back

The fraction that is blue is 1/4.

Front

What is the fraction for 5 shaded parts out of 20 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 5/20.