Fractions

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 fraction is represented by one whole?

Back

1/1 or any fraction where the numerator equals the denominator, like 4/4.

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4.

Front

If a shape is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/3.

Front

What fraction is equivalent to 2/4?

Back

1/2.

Front

How do you know if a shape is divided equally?

Back

All parts must be the same size.

Front

What fraction represents three parts out of four?

Back

3/4.

Front

If you have a pizza and eat 1/4 of it, how much is left?

Back

3/4 of the pizza is left.