Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is 1/2?

Back

1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

Front

What is 1/4?

Back

1/4 means one part out of four equal parts.

Front

What is 3/4?

Back

3/4 means three parts out of four equal parts.

Front

How many fourths are in one whole?

Back

There are four fourths in one whole.

Front

If you have 2/4, how can you simplify it?

Back

2/4 can be simplified to 1/2.

Front

What is the fraction for two halves?

Back

Two halves is equal to 1 whole.

Front

Which is larger: 1/2 or 1/4?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/4.