Understanding 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 is the top number in a fraction called?

Back

The top number is called the numerator.

Front

What is the bottom number in a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator.

Front

What does the numerator tell you?

Back

The numerator tells you how many parts you have.

Front

What does the denominator tell you?

Back

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

Front

What fraction represents one half?

Back

1/2 represents one half.

Front

What fraction represents one fourth?

Back

1/4 represents one fourth.

Front

If a shape is divided into 5 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/5 of the shape is shaded.

Front

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

Back

5/8 of the pizza is left.

Front

What fraction represents three-fourths?

Back

3/4 represents three-fourths.