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 top number in a fraction represent?

Back

The top number, called the numerator, represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number, called the denominator, represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

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

Back

3/5

Front

If a circle is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4

Front

If a rectangle is divided into 10 equal parts and 9 parts are not shaded, what fraction is not shaded?

Back

9/10

Front

What fraction of a pizza is left if 1/4 is eaten?

Back

3/4

Front

If a pentagon is colored in 3 out of 5 parts, what fraction is red?

Back

3/5

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 8 total parts?

Back

2/8 or 1/4 when simplified.

Front

If a circle has 2 orange parts out of 8, what fraction is orange?

Back

2/8