fractions 2nd grade to 3rd 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

1/2 means the pizza is divided into 2 equal parts, and you have 1 of those parts.

Front

If a circle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 are colored, what fraction is colored?

Back

2/3 of the circle is colored.

Front

What fraction is represented by 4 out of 4 parts?

Back

4/4 means the whole is completely filled.

Front

If you have 3 out of 5 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

You have 3/5 of the apples.

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

Back

2/4 is equivalent to 1/2.

Front

If a family of 4 shares a pizza, how many pieces do they need?

Back

They need to cut the pizza into 4 equal pieces.

Front

What fraction of a rectangle is colored if 1 out of 2 parts is colored?

Back

1/2 of the rectangle is colored.