Fractions - Shaded or Not Shaded

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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.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

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What does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

Back

If a fraction is shaded, it means that part of the whole is colored or filled in.

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What does it mean if a fraction is not shaded?

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If a fraction is not shaded, it means that part of the whole is left blank or uncolored.

Front

What fraction of a rectangle is NOT shaded if 1 out of 4 parts is shaded?

Back

3/4 of the rectangle is NOT shaded.

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What fraction of a circle is SHADED if 5 out of 6 parts are filled in?

Back

5/6 of the circle is SHADED.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 8 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/8 of the rectangle is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are NOT shaded, what fraction is NOT shaded?

Back

2/3 of the circle is NOT shaded.

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What fraction of a rectangle is NOT shaded if 9 out of 10 parts are filled in?

Back

1/10 of the rectangle is NOT shaded.