Understanding Fractions

Front

What is the number on the top of a fraction called?

Back

Numerator

Front

What is the number on the bottom of a fraction called?

Back

Denominator

Front

If a pizza is divided into 6 equal parts, what does 'divide' mean?

Back

To split

Front

What is a unit fraction?

Back

A fraction where the numerator is 1, such as 1/6.

Front

What fraction represents one part of a whole pizza divided into 6 equal parts?

Back

1/6

Front

What fraction represents two parts of a whole pizza divided into 6 equal parts?

Back

2/6

Front

If a stage is divided into equal parts, what fraction represents the part used for flute players if it is 2 out of 6?

Back

2/6

Front

What does it mean if parts are not equal in a fraction?

Back

It is not an example of a fraction.

Front

What is an example of a fraction?

Back

1/4, 2/4, 3/4, etc.

Front

How do you write the fraction for three parts out of six?

Back

3/6