Representing Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator shows how many parts are being used.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator shows the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

What is 1/2 as a fraction?

Back

1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

Front

What is 3/4 as a fraction?

Back

3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

Front

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

Back

3/4 of the pizza is left.

Front

If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is colored red, what fraction is red?

Back

1/4 of the circle is red.

Front

If a circle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are colored blue, what fraction is blue?

Back

2/3 of the circle is blue.

Front

What fraction represents the shaded area if 2 out of 5 parts are shaded?

Back

2/5 represents the shaded area.

Front

What is the fraction of a whole if all parts are colored?

Back

The fraction is 4/4 or 1.