Identify Fractions

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. 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. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for 2 out of 5 parts?

Back

2/5

Front

What is the fraction for 1 out of 10 parts?

Back

1/10

Front

What is the fraction for 2 out of 7 parts?

Back

2/7

Front

What is the fraction for 4 out of 8 parts?

Back

4/8, which simplifies to 1/2.

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 4 parts?

Back

3/4

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

Back

You divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 1/2.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole, like 1/2 and 2/4.