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 line, like 1/2.

Front

What is the top number of a fraction called?

Back

The top number of a fraction is called the numerator.

Front

What is the bottom number of a fraction called?

Back

The bottom number of a fraction is called the denominator.

Front

What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents how many parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What fraction is represented by 3 out of 4 parts?

Back

3/4

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 out of 6 parts?

Back

2/6

Front

If you have 1/2 of a pizza and you eat 1/4 more, how much pizza do you have left?

Back

You have 1/4 of the pizza left.

Front

Which is larger: 1/2 or 1/3?

Back

1/2 is larger than 1/3.

Front

If a fraction has the same numerator and denominator, what is it equal to?

Back

It is equal to 1.