Fraction of Shapes

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 it mean if a fraction is 1/2?

Back

It means that the whole is divided into 2 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.

Front

If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is colored, what fraction is colored?

Back

1/4 of the circle is colored.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/4 of the rectangle is shaded.

Front

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

Back

Count the number of colored parts and divide by the total number of equal parts.

Front

If there are 2 kids sharing 1 brownie, how much does each kid get?

Back

Each kid gets 1/2 of the brownie.

Front

What fraction of a shape is represented by 3 out of 5 parts?

Back

The fraction is 3/5.

Front

What does it mean if a fraction is 1/3?

Back

It means that the whole is divided into 3 equal parts, and we have 1 of those parts.