Introduction to Fractions

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

Front

What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What is the fraction for one whole?

Back

1/1 or just 1.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 4 equal slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

1/4 of the pizza is left.

Front

What fraction represents half of something?

Back

1/2.

Front

If you have 2 out of 5 apples, what fraction do you have?

Back

2/5 of the apples.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction for 1/2?

Back

2/4 is an equivalent fraction for 1/2.

Front

If a shape is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 parts are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/8 of the shape is shaded.

Front

What is the fraction for three quarters?

Back

3/4.