3rd Grade 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 1/2 of a pizza?

Back

If a pizza is cut into 2 equal pieces, 1/2 means you have 1 out of those 2 pieces.

Front

If you have 3/4 of a cake, how many parts are there in total?

Back

There are 4 equal parts in total, and you have 3 of them.

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 5?

Back

The fraction is 2/5.

Front

If Sara eats 3 out of 5 pieces of pizza, what fraction is left?

Back

2/5 of the pizza is left.

Front

What fraction represents 3 red apples out of 4 total apples?

Back

The fraction is 3/4.

Front

How do you find a fraction of a number?

Back

Multiply the number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

Front

What is the fraction for 1 whole?

Back

The fraction for 1 whole is 1/1.