Understanding Fractions

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents one part?

Back

1/4

Front

What fraction represents two parts out of four?

Back

2/4 or 1/2

Front

What fraction represents three parts out of eight?

Back

3/8

Front

If a shape has unequal parts, can it be represented as a fraction?

Back

No, fractions require equal parts.

Front

What fraction is represented at point A if it is 1 out of 3 equal parts?

Back

1/3

Front

What fraction is represented at point B if it is 2 out of 5 equal parts?

Back

2/5

Front

If a triangle is divided into 4 equal parts, what fraction represents the whole triangle?

Back

4/4 or 1

Front

If a shape is divided into 6 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/6 or 1/2