Fractions - Shaded or Not Shaded

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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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.

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What does it mean if a fraction is shaded?

Back

If a fraction is shaded, it means that part of the shape is filled in or colored.

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What does it mean if a fraction is not shaded?

Back

If a fraction is not shaded, it means that part of the shape is left empty or uncolored.

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 4 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/4 is shaded.

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If a circle is divided into 5 equal parts and 4 are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

Back

4/5 is not shaded.

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If a rectangle has 8 equal parts and 1 is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/8 is shaded.

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If a shape has 10 equal parts and 7 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

7/10 is shaded.

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If a circle has 6 equal parts and 1 is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/6 is shaded.