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 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

Is 1/2 equal parts?

Back

Yes, 1/2 means the whole is divided into 2 equal parts.

Front

Is 1/3 equal parts?

Back

Yes, 1/3 means the whole is divided into 3 equal parts.

Front

Is 1/4 equal parts?

Back

Yes, 1/4 means the whole is divided into 4 equal parts.

Front

Is 1/2 greater than 1/4?

Back

Yes, 1/2 is greater than 1/4 because it represents more of the whole.

Front

How much is 1/2?

Back

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

Front

How much is 1/3?

Back

1/3 means one part out of three equal parts.

Front

How much is 1/4?

Back

1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.