Fraction

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

What is 1/2 also known as?

Back

One-half.

Front

What is 1/3 also known as?

Back

One-third.

Front

What is 1/4 also known as?

Back

One-quarter.

Front

What is 5/6?

Back

Five-sixths.

Front

What is the fraction of the shaded part if 3 out of 6 parts are shaded?

Back

1/2.

Front

What is the fraction of the shaded part if 1 out of 6 parts is shaded?

Back

1/6.

Front

What is the fraction of the shaded part if 5 out of 6 parts are shaded?

Back

5/6.