Identify 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.

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What is the top number of a fraction called?

Back

The top number is called the numerator.

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What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator.

Front

What does the numerator represent?

Back

The numerator represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator represent?

Back

The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

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

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.

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What fraction is represented by 2 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 2/4.

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If you color in 1/4 of a shape, what fraction is not colored?

Back

3/4 of the shape is not colored.

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What fraction is represented by 3 out of 6 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 3/6.

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If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

The fraction shaded is 2/6.