Identifying 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 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 a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction that has 1 as its numerator, like 1/3 or 1/5.

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 parts out of 6?

Back

3/6

Front

If I have 4 apples and I eat 1, what fraction of the apples do I have left?

Back

3/4 of the apples are left.

Front

What fraction is represented at point C if it is 2 parts out of 6?

Back

2/6

Front

What fraction is represented with an 'x' on the number line if it is 1 part out of 8?

Back

1/8

Front

If I have 8 pieces of candy and I give away 2, what fraction of the candy do I have left?

Back

3/4 of the candy is left.

Front

Which point on the number line represents 7/8?

Back

Point F represents 7/8.