Understanding Fractions

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

If Mike wants to color 3/8 of a rectangle, how many equal parts should he make?

Back

8 equal parts

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

How many equal parts do you have if you have two halves?

Back

Two Halves

Front

What fraction of the rectangle is shaded if it is 1 out of 8 parts?

Back

1/8

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The number of parts being considered.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The total number of equal parts.

Front

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

Back

3/4

Front

If you have a whole and divide it into 2 equal parts, what is each part called?

Back

One half

Front

What fraction represents 3 out of 5 parts?

Back

3/5