Identifying Fractions

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has two numbers: the top number (numerator) shows how many parts we have, and the bottom number (denominator) shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It tells how many parts we have.

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It tells how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

One half is a fraction that means one part out of two equal parts. It is written as 1/2.

One third is a fraction that means one part out of three equal parts. It is written as 1/3.

One fourth is a fraction that means one part out of four equal parts. It is written as 1/4.

One whole means the entire object or quantity, represented as 1.

Two fourths is a fraction that means two parts out of four equal parts. It is equivalent to one half (1/2).

Seven eighths is a fraction that means seven parts out of eight equal parts. It is written as 7/8.

You can compare fractions by looking at their numerators and denominators. If the denominators are the same, compare the numerators. If the numerators are the same, compare the denominators.