NF1 Fractions

Front

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.

Front

What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator, and 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, and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If Mrs. Pugh cut her apple into 10 equal slices and gave away 3, what fraction of the apple did she give away?

Back

3/10

Front

If a cake is cut into sixths and 2 pieces are eaten, what fraction of the cake is left?

Back

4/6

Front

William has 6 buttons, 5 red and 1 white. What fraction of his buttons are red?

Back

5/6

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/8 or 1/4 (simplified).

Front

Why is saying 2/8 of a rectangle is shaded incorrect if there are more than 8 parts in total?

Back

Because the fraction must represent the correct total number of parts.

Front

What fraction represents the shaded area if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

Back

3/5

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

Back

You divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 1/2.