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 slash, 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 is represented by 1 shaded part out of 2 equal parts?

Back

1/2

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 7 equal parts?

Back

2/7

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 5 equal parts?

Back

3/5

Front

What fraction is represented by 4 shaded parts out of 8 equal parts?

Back

4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 4 equal parts?

Back

3/4

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 1/2.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

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