3rd Grade 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 as a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is 1/4 as a fraction?

Back

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

Front

What is 2/3 as a fraction?

Back

2/3 means two parts out of three equal parts.

Front

What is 3/4 as a fraction?

Back

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

Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and 1 slice is taken, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/4 of the pizza is left.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 6 equal parts and 2 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

2/6 of the rectangle is shaded.

Front

How many equal parts are in one whole?

Back

One whole can be divided into any number of equal parts, like 2, 3, 4, etc.