Math Understanding Fractions 5-24

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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.

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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

How do you read the fraction 1/2?

Back

One-half.

Front

If you have a pizza cut into 8 slices and you eat 3, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

Five-eighths.

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What is the fraction for three out of four parts?

Back

Three-fourths.

Front

If a class has 20 students and 10 are boys, what fraction of the class are boys?

Back

One-half.

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What is the fraction for two out of five parts?

Back

Two-fifths.

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If you have 6 apples and give away 2, what fraction of the apples do you have left?

Back

Two-thirds.

Front

What is a whole number?

Back

A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, like 1, 2, or 3.