Fraction basics

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, and 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, and it shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, like 1/2 and 2/4.

Front

How do you find equivalent fractions?

Back

You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number.

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 3/4.

Front

What is a whole number?

Back

A whole number is a number without fractions or decimals, like 1, 2, or 3.

Front

What is a multiple?

Back

A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by an integer, like 7, 14, 21, and so on for the number 7.

Front

What are factors?

Back

Factors are numbers that can be multiplied together to get another number, like 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12 are factors of 12.

Front

What is the fraction for 1 out of 2 equal parts?

Back

The fraction is 1/2.