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

What is 1/2 of 16?

Back

8

Front

What is 3/4 of 12?

Back

9

Front

How do you arrange fractions in ascending order?

Back

You compare the fractions and list them from the smallest to the largest.

Front

Arrange these fractions in ascending order: 5/6, 4/6, 2/6.

Back

2/6, 4/6, 5/6

Front

How do you arrange fractions in descending order?

Back

You compare the fractions and list them from the largest to the smallest.

Front

Arrange these fractions in descending order: 2/3, 3/3, 1/3.

Back

3/3, 2/3, 1/3

Front

What symbol do you use to show that one fraction is greater than another?

Back

The symbol '>' means greater than.