NF1 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 is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

Front

What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

Back

The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

Front

If a pizza is cut into 6 slices and 3 slices are eaten, what fraction of the pizza is left?

Back

3/6 of the pizza is left.

Front

If Mrs. Pugh cut her apple into 10 slices and gave away 3, what fraction did she give away?

Back

She gave away 3/10 of the apple.

Front

If a cake is cut into 6 pieces and 2 pieces are eaten, what fraction of the cake is left?

Back

4/6 of the cake is left.

Front

What fraction shows the shaded part of a shape?

Back

The fraction shows how many parts are shaded compared to the total number of parts.

Front

If a shape is divided into 5 equal parts and 3 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

3/5 of the shape is shaded.

Front

What is the fraction for 1 out of 4 equal parts?

Back

1/4.

Front

If a figure is divided into 8 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/8 of the figure is shaded.