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 3 out of 5 parts?

Back

3/5

Front

What is the fraction for 1 out of 3 parts?

Back

1/3

Front

What is the fraction for 4 out of 16 parts?

Back

4/16 can be simplified to 1/4.

Front

What is the fraction for 2 out of 7 parts?

Back

2/7

Front

What is the fraction for 3 out of 10 parts?

Back

3/10

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 for 1/2?

Back

2/4 is an equivalent fraction for 1/2.