A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction $$\frac{1}{2}$$ , 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

What is a fraction of a shape?

A fraction of a shape represents the part of the shape that is shaded or colored. For example, if 2 out of 4 parts of a square are shaded, it is represented as $$\frac{2}{4}$$ .

What does it mean to partition a shape into halves?

Partitioning a shape into halves means dividing it into two equal parts. Each part represents $$\frac{1}{2}$$ of the whole.

What does it mean to partition a shape into thirds?

Partitioning a shape into thirds means dividing it into three equal parts. Each part represents $$\frac{1}{3}$$ of the whole.

What is the fraction of a whole if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

The fraction of the whole that is shaded is represented as $$\frac{3}{5}$$ .

If a cake is cut into 4 equal pieces and 1 piece is left, what fraction of the cake is left?

The fraction of the cake that is left is $$\frac{1}{4}$$ .

If a triangle is divided into 3 equal parts and 2 parts are colored green, what fraction is green?

The fraction of the triangle that is green is $$\frac{2}{3}$$ .

What is the fraction of a hexagon if 4 out of 6 parts are colored?

The fraction of the hexagon that is colored is $$\frac{4}{6}$$ .

Identify Basic Fractions Flashcards

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What is a fraction?

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator is the top number of a fraction and represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator is the bottom number of a fraction and indicates the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder becomes the new numerator over the original denominator.

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