Identifying 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.

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.

Front

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

What fraction represents a whole?

Back

1/1 or 3/3 or any fraction where the numerator and denominator are the same.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and 1 slice is taken, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/4 of the pizza is left.

Front

What fraction of a circle is shaded if 2 out of 8 parts are shaded?

Back

1/4 of the circle is shaded.

Front

If you have 5 apples and eat 2, what fraction of the apples do you have left?

Back

You have 3/5 of the apples left.

Front

What fraction shows how much of a whole is not shaded if 3/5 is shaded?

Back

2/5 of the whole is not shaded.

Front

Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 parts are colored blue, what fraction is blue?

Back

3/4 of the rectangle is blue.