Fraction Models

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.

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What is a unit fraction?

Back

A unit fraction is a fraction where the numerator (top number) is 1, such as 1/3 or 1/4.

Front

What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

Back

The numerator is the top number in a fraction and represents how many parts we have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

Back

The denominator is the bottom number in a fraction and represents how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

What fraction does the shaded part of the model represent if 1 out of 5 parts is shaded?

Back

1/5

Front

What fraction does the shaded part of the model represent if 2 out of 5 parts are shaded?

Back

2/5

Front

What fraction does the shaded part of the model represent if 3 out of 5 parts are shaded?

Back

3/5

Front

What fraction does the shaded part of the model represent if 4 out of 5 parts are shaded?

Back

4/5

Front

What fraction does the shaded part of the model represent if 1 out of 4 parts is shaded?

Back

1/4

Front

What fraction does the shaded part of the model represent if 2 out of 4 parts are shaded?

Back

2/4 or 1/2