Identify Fractions Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is an example of a fraction?

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1/4 is an example of a fraction, meaning one part out of four equal parts.

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How do you find the fraction of a shape that is colored?

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Count the total number of equal parts in the shape and then count how many are colored. The fraction is the number of colored parts over the total parts.

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What fraction of a rectangle is NOT colored if 3 out of 4 parts are colored?

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1/4 is NOT colored.

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If a circle is divided into 5 equal parts and 4 are NOT shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

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4/5 of the circle is NOT shaded.

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If 1/3 of a shape is shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

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2/3 of the shape is NOT shaded.

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 8 parts?

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2/8 can be simplified to 1/4.

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If a circle is colored in 3 out of 5 parts, what fraction is colored?

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3/5 of the circle is colored.