Identifying Fractions

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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 slash, like 1/2.

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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?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 5 parts?

Back

3/5

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 pizza has 8 slices and 2 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

6/8 or 3/4 (after simplification).

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

2/4 is an equivalent fraction for 1/2.

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How do you find a fraction of a number?

Back

Multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

Front

What is the fraction for 5 out of 5 parts?

Back

5/5 or 1 (which means the whole is shaded).

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What does it mean if a shape is divided into equal parts?

Back

It means each part is the same size.