Fractions grade 3

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 is the top number of a fraction called?

Back

The top number of a fraction is called the numerator.

Front

What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number of a fraction is called the denominator.

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What fraction represents half of a whole?

Back

1/2 represents half of a whole.

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 is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 5 total parts?

Back

3/5 is the fraction represented by 3 shaded parts out of 5 total parts.

Front

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

Back

2/8 or 1/4 is shaded.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

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