Fraction Word Problems

Front

What fraction of the shape is SHADED?

Back

7/10

Front

What happens to the denominator as the pieces get smaller?

Back

The denominator gets bigger.

Front

The class is looking for insects for a science activity. They find 3 beetles and 6 ants. What fraction of the bugs are ants?

Back

2/3

Front

What fraction is represented at point C?

Back

2/6

Front

What fraction is equal to 1?

Back

3/3

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole.

Front

What is the numerator in a fraction?

Back

The numerator is the top number that shows how many parts are being considered.

Front

What is the denominator in a fraction?

Back

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

Front

If you have 4 out of 8 slices of pizza, what fraction do you have?

Back

4/8 or 1/2.

Front

How do you simplify the fraction 4/8?

Back

Divide both the numerator and denominator by 4 to get 1/2.