Identifying Fractions

Front

What fraction of the shape is shaded?

Back

1/4

Front

The number on the top of a fraction is called what?

Back

numerator

Front

A fraction is

Back

a number that names a part of a whole.

Front

The number on the bottom of a fraction is called what?

Back

denominator

Front

What fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/4

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Front

If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/8

Front

If you have 5 out of 10 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

5/10 or 1/2

Front

What is 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

1/2 of a pizza means that the pizza is divided into 2 equal parts and 1 part is taken.