Identifying Fractions

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as two numbers separated by a line, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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

Front

What is 1/2 in words?

Back

One half.

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What is 3/4 in words?

Back

Three fourths.

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What is an improper fraction?

Back

An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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What is a proper fraction?

Back

A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 3/4.

Front

What fraction is represented by 2 shaded parts out of 5?

Back

2/5.

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What fraction is represented by 3 shaded parts out of 5?

Back

3/5.

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If a shape is divided into 4 equal parts and 1 part is shaded, what fraction is shaded?

Back

1/4.