Fractions 2nd Grade

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

What is 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal parts, 1/2 means you have 1 out of those 2 parts.

Front

What fraction of a rectangle is shaded if 3 out of 4 parts are colored?

Back

3/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

Front

If a circle is divided into 6 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/6 of the circle is shaded.

Front

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

Back

1/5 of the circle is NOT shaded.

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 8 total parts?

Back

2/8 or 1/4 when simplified.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

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

Front

If you have 3/5 of a cake, how much of the cake is left if you eat 1/5?

Back

You have 2/5 of the cake left.